Cattail | Typha (T.domingensis, T.latifolia) in Family Typhaceae ... Aquatic Plant Species

Grasses and Sedge type plants are popular around and in the edges (margins à marginal plants) of ponds. These plants tend to grow quite tall so be careful where you use them. The Bulrush is this kind of aquatic plant.

The aquatic plant Typha (T.domingensis, T.latifolia) whose common name is Cattail and which is a member of the plant family called Typhaceae was introduced to the USA. It is not indigenous to that country.

Cattail is a perennial aquatic which means it grows every year or at least for more than one year. Over time it may look the worse for wear and may need to be replaced in an artifiical pond environment.

are a characteristic of this pond plant. The leaves of Cattail are narrow.

Typha (T.domingensis, T.latifolia)or Cattail does not produce any meaningful flowers.

The plant can be propagated by seed or cutting.

Typha (T.domingensis, T.latifolia) whose common name is Cattail blooms in summer and spring

Typha (T.domingensis, T.latifolia) belongs to the plant family Typhaceae. Like most aquatic plants Cattail needs a lot of good light to grow at its best. It grows quickly.

Cattail can reach a height of 8 feet.