Live Cold Hardy Dwarf Cattail Aquatic Marginal Pond Plant
This plant is available for order; begin shipping April 22nd This listing is for 1 live cattail plant.Dwarf Cattail is a hardy bog plant. It can easily grow in water 1 to 5 inches above the roots in an 8 inch or wider container with heavy loam soil. This cattail will grow to 12” to 24" tall and have very narrow, grass-like green foliage with a small dark brown color flower spikes appearing late summer. Blooms from late June to august. A good grower that will spread quickly, hardy zones 3 - 12. Plant Specifications: Height: 12 to 24 Width: 6 to 14 inches Bloom Season: summer Bloom Color: brown Flower Production: moderate Foliage Color: green Container Size: 1 gallon or larger Fertilize: 1 tablet monthly Hardiness Zones: 3 through 12 Light Conditions: full sun to part shade Planting and Care Instructions For Water Garden PlantsMARGINAL OR BOG PLANTS – Marginal plants should be planted in individual containers of approximately 1 to 3 gallon capacity. Some marginal plants are grown in 2” net pots and it is recommended that you plant without removing these net pots as not to damage the roots. The net pots are designed to split apart as the plants matures. You can help speed up this process by snipping a couple of times around the top rim of the pot. Plant as you would the lilies with heavy loam soil, but when adding fertilizer tablets, use 1 tablet for 1 gallon size pots and 2 tablets for 2 or 3 gallon size pots. Marginal plants should be lowered to a depth of only 1 to 3 inches. They grow out of the water and are usually found at the water’s edge. Spring shipping days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.Summer shipping days: Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday.Fall shipping days: Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday.Winter shipping days: Monday and Friday.
Specifications
| Return Shipping Will Be Paid By | Buyer |
| All Returns Accepted | Returns Accepted |
| Item Must Be Returned Within | 30 Days |
| Climate | Cold |
| Common Name | Cattail |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Outdoor |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| MPN | N/A |
| Plant Habit | Rooted |
| Soil Type | Clay |
| Growth Stage | Vegetative |
| Genus | Typha |
| Item Height | 20 in |
| Foliage | Narrow Leaf |
| Features | Dwarf |
| Safety | Pet Safe |
| Room | Sunroom |
| Item Width | 3 in |
| Plant Type | Marginal (Moist) |
| Color | Green |
| USDA Hardiness Zone (°F) | 4 (-30 to -20 °F) |
| Brand | Unbranded |
| Season Of Interest | Fall |
| Plant Form | Plant |
| Type | Pond/Bog Plants |
| Watering | Heavy |
| Growth Rate | Medium |
| Sunlight | Partial Shade |
| Country/Region Of Manufacture | United States |
This plant is available for order; begin shipping April 22nd This listing is for 1 live cattail plant.Dwarf Cattail is a hardy bog plant. It can easily grow in water 1 to 5 inches above the roots in an 8 inch or wider container with heavy loam soil. This cattail will grow to 12” to 24" tall and have very narrow, grass-like green foliage with a small dark brown color flower spikes appearing late summer. Blooms from late June to august. A good grower that will spread quickly, hardy zones 3 - 12. Plant Specifications: Height: 12 to 24 Width: 6 to 14 inches Bloom Season: summer Bloom Color: brown Flower Production: moderate Foliage Color: green Container Size: 1 gallon or larger Fertilize: 1 tablet monthly Hardiness Zones: 3 through 12 Light Conditions: full sun to part shade Planting and Care Instructions For Water Garden PlantsMARGINAL OR BOG PLANTS – Marginal plants should be planted in individual containers of approximately 1 to 3 gallon capacity. Some marginal plants are grown in 2” net pots and it is recommended that you plant without removing these net pots as not to damage the roots. The net pots are designed to split apart as the plants matures. You can help speed up this process by snipping a couple of times around the top rim of the pot. Plant as you would the lilies with heavy loam soil, but when adding fertilizer tablets, use 1 tablet for 1 gallon size pots and 2 tablets for 2 or 3 gallon size pots. Marginal plants should be lowered to a depth of only 1 to 3 inches. They grow out of the water and are usually found at the water’s edge. Spring shipping days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.Summer shipping days: Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday.Fall shipping days: Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday.Winter shipping days: Monday and Friday.
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