Also called Common Cattail
ZONE:
3
COLOUR:
Brown
HEIGHT:
125-200 cm
SPREAD:
200-500 cm
Also called Common Cattail
ZONE:
3
COLOUR:
Brown
HEIGHT:
125-200 cm
SPREAD:
200-500 cm
Cattails grow best in shallow water along pond edges or in swamps. They provide cover and food for wildlife. Roots can go deep, and become difficult to remove. If planting in small ponds, a root restrainer will be necessary.
Native to Ontario, and most of the world. Seeds, stems and roots are edible cooked, mashed, or ground into powders.