600 Seeds Cattail Typha latifolia Pond Marginal Wetland Plant

Cattail (Typha latifolia) is a hardy, herbaceous perennial wetland plant recognized by its tall, narrow foliage and distinctive cylindrical brown flower spikes. It is a familiar sight at the edges of ponds, marshes, and slow-moving waterways, valued by gardeners for its architectural vertical form and its ability to naturalize in consistently moist to saturated ground.
In the landscape, Cattail works well as a pond-margin or bog-garden accent, providing height and structure along water features and rain gardens. The rhizomes spread steadily to form dense colonies, making it useful for erosion-prone banks and naturalistic plantings. Seeds are typically surface-sown onto moist, fine-textured medium and kept consistently wet during establishment, as light and steady moisture support germination.
Species: Typha latifolia
Type: Herbaceous aquatic perennial
Plant_Habit: Upright clumping, spreading by rhizomes
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Wet to saturated loam or clay; tolerates shallow standing water
Zones: 3-10
Germination: Surface sow; keep medium consistently moist and warm
Sowing: Press seed onto moist surface; do not bury deeply
Spacing: 24-36 inches between plants
Notes: Best sited where spreading colonies are welcome