Typha Latifolia Seeds - Flower plant

Typha latifolia, commonly known as Common Cattail or Broadleaf Cattail, is a hardy native aquatic perennial recognized for its tall, reed-like foliage and distinctive brown, cigar-shaped flower spikes. It is an excellent choice for ponds, wetlands, rain gardens, marshes, and shoreline plantings, where it provides natural beauty while supporting birds, butterflies, amphibians, and other wildlife. Thriving in full sun and consistently wet soil or shallow water, this vigorous plant also helps stabilize shorelines and reduce erosion.

Features

• Produces iconic brown, cigar-shaped flower spikes
• Tall, upright reed-like foliage for dramatic landscape interest
• Ideal for ponds, marshes, wetlands, and rain gardens
• Provides valuable habitat and nesting material for wildlife
• Helps stabilize shorelines and reduce soil erosion
• Easy to grow in wet conditions
• Excellent for naturalized aquatic landscapes and restoration projects

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Typha latifolia
• Common Name (US): Common Cattail / Broadleaf Cattail
• Seed Type / Variety: Native Aquatic Perennial Variety
• Growth Habit: Upright rhizomatous aquatic perennial
• USDA Zones: 3–10
• Planting Season: Spring or Fall
• Growing Season: Spring through Fall
• Sowing Season: March–June or September–October
• Germination Time and Conditions: 10–30 days at 65–75°F (18–24°C); surface sow seeds on saturated soil or in shallow water, as light is required for germination
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Wet, fertile soil or shallow standing water up to 12 inches (30 cm) deep
• Watering Needs: High; requires consistently wet soil or shallow water
• Mature Plant Size: 5–10 feet tall, 2–4 feet spread
• Plant Spacing: 24–36 inches apart