600 Seeds Common Cattail Typha latifolia Pond Marginal Aquatic Perennial

Common Cattail is a vigorous, perennial aquatic grass known for its tall, slender stalks and distinctive brown, cylindrical seed heads. It creates a strong vertical accent in pond margins and water gardens, offering year-round structural interest and providing valuable habitat for wildlife.

Its dramatic height and texture make it a superb choice for waterside plantings and naturalized areas. The rhizomes can be used as a culinary vegetable, and the plant is often employed in wetland restoration and rain gardens. It spreads readily to form dense colonies, so it is best suited for larger landscapes or contained plantings where its growth can be managed.
Species: Typha latifolia
Type: Aquatic perennial
Plant_Habit: Upright, clump-forming
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Wet, boggy soil or shallow water
Zones: 3-10
Germination: Cold stratification recommended for 4-6 weeks
Sowing: Surface sow, press into moist medium, do not cover
Spacing: 24-36 inches
Notes: Can be aggressive spreader in ideal conditions