Cattail Seeds - Aquatic Plant Seeds for Home Gardens

Cattail is an aquatic perennial plant recognized for its tall, upright growth and distinctive brown flower spikes. It is commonly grown around ponds, wetlands, water gardens, and other moist landscape areas. The plant grows well in full sun and prefers consistently wet soil or shallow water. Cattail develops spreading rhizomes and can form dense stands in suitable conditions.

Features

• Aquatic perennial plant
• Produces distinctive brown flower spikes
• Suitable for ponds and water gardens
• Ideal for wetland and moist landscape areas
• Grows well in full sun
• Prefers consistently wet soil
• Upright, grass-like growth habit
• Suitable for aquatic garden planting

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Typha latifolia
• Common Name (US): Broadleaf Cattail
• Seed Type / Variety: Cattail Seeds
• Growth Habit: Aquatic perennial
• USDA Zones: 3 to 10
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring to fall
• Sowing Season: Spring
• Sowing Months: March to May
• Germination Time and Conditions: 10 to 30 days with warm, consistently moist conditions
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Wet, fertile soil or shallow aquatic conditions
• Watering Needs: High
• Mature Plant Size: 1.5 to 3 m height
• Plant Spacing: 30 to 60 cm