Product information "Narrow-leaved cattail (18cm) - Typha angustifolia"
Narrow-leaved cattail (Typha angustifolia)
The narrow-leaved cattail brings a natural, tranquil pond appearance to banks and shallow planting areas. With its good winter hardiness (zone 2–3), it is suitable for permanently planted pond edges and marsh zones. The flowering period is from July to September.
Aquatic and marsh plant for pond edge and shallow water areas
- Flowering period: VII–IX (July to September)
- Winter hardiness: Zone 2–3
- Height: approx. 80–120 cm
- Pot size: approx. 18 cm
Specifications of the plant:
- Provides a near-natural bank design and clear structure at the pond edge
- Robust and hardy – suitable for perennial planting
- Ideal as a screen and border planting in marsh zones and shallow areas
Technical data
- Botanical name: Typha angustifolia
- English name: Narrow-leaved cattail
- Flowering period: VII–IX
- Hardiness zone: 2 / 3
- Height: 80 / 120 cm
- Planting depth: 0 to –40 cm
With Typha angustifolia (narrow-leaved cattail) you can create a natural and structured pond edge and marsh zone. The plant is particularly well suited to shallow bank areas, where its upright growth provides clear lines and creates a harmonious transition between water and garden. Thanks to its winter hardiness (zone 2–3), it is suitable for permanently designed pond areas and can – in the right place – remain part of your pond planting for many years.
The flowering period from July to September makes the narrow-leaved cattail an attractive companion in the summer and late season. It looks particularly beautiful in group planting or as a tranquil backdrop for flowering marsh plants. Thanks to the recommended planting depth of 0 to –40 cm, you can use it flexibly – directly at the edge or in shallow planting baskets in the water.
The plant is supplied in an approx. 18 cm pot (basket/pre-cultivated) and with a growth height of approx. 80–120 cm (depending on stage of development). For good establishment, it is advisable to place the plant securely after planting and to choose a location that provides enough space for its development.
Important note: Please do not plant this species in open water such as lakes or biotopes, as aquatic plants can spread depending on the environment.
We pack your plants with great care so they arrive healthy. However, there may occasionally be slight transport damage during postal shipping (e.g. brown leaves or bent shoots). Such visual impairments are usually not critical for establishment.
Zoo-Roco tip: If you plant cattails in the pond, it is best to place them in a planting basket and restrict the root area. This keeps the bank zone tidy, and you can easily move or divide the plant if necessary.