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Typha laxmannii (Graceful cattail)
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.9m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Typha laxmannii
Other names
Typha stenophylla, Graceful cattail, Slender reed mace
Genus
Typha Typha
Species
T. laxmannii - T. laxmannii is a vigorous, erect, deciduous perennial with linear, grey-green leaves and, in summer, dense, cylindrical spikes of yellow-green flowers turning dark brown with age.
Typha laxmannii is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
Flower
Yellow-green in Summer; Brown in Autumn
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Pruning
Remove dead leaves and spent flower stems in spring. For flower arranging, pick flower heads early in the season. Dry and seal with lacquer.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Typha laxmannii (Graceful cattail) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Flower Arranging, Bog garden, Aquatic, Waterside
Cultivation
Grow in water up to 40cm deep with ample space and mud depth for the root system. Rhizome tips may puncture flexible pond liners. An invasive species on many introduced areas.
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
Partial Shade, 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 laxmannii
Other names
Typha stenophylla, Graceful cattail, Slender reed mace
Genus
Typha Typha
Species
T. laxmannii - T. laxmannii is a vigorous, erect, deciduous perennial with linear, grey-green leaves and, in summer, dense, cylindrical spikes of yellow-green flowers turning dark brown with age.
Native to
Asia, Russia, Southeastern Europe
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
Yellow-green in Summer; Brown in Autumn
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
General care
Pruning
Remove dead leaves and spent flower stems in spring. For flower arranging, pick flower heads early in the season. Dry and seal with lacquer.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Typha laxmannii (Graceful cattail) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Flower Arranging, Bog garden, Aquatic, Waterside
Cultivation
Grow in water up to 40cm deep with ample space and mud depth for the root system. Rhizome tips may puncture flexible pond liners. An invasive species on many introduced areas.
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
Partial Shade, 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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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, West | Tell us... |
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