Typha angustifolia
Lesser bulrush, Small reedmace, Soft flag, Narrow-leaved reedmace
Typha Typha
T. angustifolia - T. angustifolia is an invasive, deciduous perennial forming long, arching, linear leaves, and dark-brown slender poker heads on erect stems in summer.
Typha angustifolia is: Semi evergreen
Clump-forming
Dark-brown in Summer
Green in All seasons
Remove dead foliage and old flower stems in spring.
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Typha angustifolia (Lesser bulrush) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 4m after 5-10 years.
Aquatic, Bog garden, Low Maintenance, Waterside, Wildflower
Plant in fertile muddy soil in sun to 40 cm under water. Root system may puncture pond liners. Can be invasive.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Boggy damp conditions, Moisture-retentive
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Typha angustifolia
Lesser bulrush, Small reedmace, Soft flag, Narrow-leaved reedmace
Typha Typha
T. angustifolia - T. angustifolia is an invasive, deciduous perennial forming long, arching, linear leaves, and dark-brown slender poker heads on erect stems in summer.
Semi evergreen
Clump-forming
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Dark-brown in Summer
Green in All seasons
Remove dead foliage and old flower stems in spring.
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Typha angustifolia (Lesser bulrush) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 4m after 5-10 years.
Aquatic, Bog garden, Low Maintenance, Waterside, Wildflower
Plant in fertile muddy soil in sun to 40 cm under water. Root system may puncture pond liners. Can be invasive.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Boggy damp conditions, Moisture-retentive
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | South, West | Tell us... |
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