Bloomsz Marginal Bog Water Plant Mini Cattail Typha Gracilis, Root / Flower Bulb

No pond or water garden would be complete without a few Mini Cattail Typha Gracilis along its edges. Commonly known as "Cattails," these marginal plants produce narrow, sword-like green leaves and green flower spikes. Flowers, called "catkins," start to appear in July and last through October. The catkins gradually turn brown and release their downy seeds as they begin to die off in autumn. When the foliage turns brown, cut it back to one to two inches above the water line. Catkins can be cut and used decoratively in fall flower arrangements and wreaths. Spraying them with hairspray will help them to last longer in natural arrangements. Birds love Cattails and use the cottony seed hairs as a lining for their nests.

Bloomsz Marginal Bog Plant Mini Cattail Typha Gracilis, Root: Prefers full sun Grows 3-4' tall Plant 12" apart Perennial in zones 2-11 Easy to grow Winter hardy Does best in shallow water up to 6" deep Should be planted after spring chill has subsided Pre-planted in drop and grow net bags Fertilize in spring and summer, removing yellow leaves and spent flowers regularly