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2.5m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Typha latifolia
Other names
Cat o' nine tails, Great reedmace, Bulrush, Asparagus of the Cossacks, Baccobolts, Blackcap, Blackhead, Blackamoor, Bull segg, Candlewick, Dod, Marsh beetle, Marsh pestle, Cat's tail, Cat tail, Flax tail, March beetle, Mat reed, Water torch, Nail rod
Genus
Typha Typha
Species
T. latifolia - T. latifolia is an invasive deciduous marginal water plant. It has upright, strap-shaped leaves and in late summer, bears dark cream, terminal flower heads, followed by dark brown, sausage-shaped seed heads.
Typha latifolia is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
Flower
Cream in Summer
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
How to care
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General care
Pruning
Remove dead foliage and old flower stems in spring.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Typha latifolia (Great reedmace) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Aquatic, Bog garden, Waterside
Cultivation
Plant in fertile muddy soil in sun to 40 cm under water. Root system may puncture pond liners. This is a vigorous plant that will eventually fill any space available due to its creeping rhizomes, so is best planted in containers and used for large ponds.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Boggy damp conditions, Moisture-retentive, Pond/In water
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Typha latifolia
Other names
Cat o' nine tails, Great reedmace, Bulrush, Asparagus of the Cossacks, Baccobolts, Blackcap, Blackhead, Blackamoor, Bull segg, Candlewick, Dod, Marsh beetle, Marsh pestle, Cat's tail, Cat tail, Flax tail, March beetle, Mat reed, Water torch, Nail rod
Genus
Typha Typha
Species
T. latifolia - T. latifolia is an invasive deciduous marginal water plant. It has upright, strap-shaped leaves and in late summer, bears dark cream, terminal flower heads, followed by dark brown, sausage-shaped seed heads.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
Cream in Summer
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
General care
Pruning
Remove dead foliage and old flower stems in spring.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Typha latifolia (Great reedmace) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Aquatic, Bog garden, Waterside
Cultivation
Plant in fertile muddy soil in sun to 40 cm under water. Root system may puncture pond liners. This is a vigorous plant that will eventually fill any space available due to its creeping rhizomes, so is best planted in containers and used for large ponds.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Boggy damp conditions, Moisture-retentive, Pond/In water
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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