Southern Cattail

Carried by 4 nurseries

Estimated plant range Estimated plant range

Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Southern Cattail (Typha domingensis) is a native perennial herb that grows in northern, southern and central California. It tends to grow in marshes, at elevations from 0-5000 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

13 ft Tall

Special uses

Water features or wet habitats

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun

Water

Moderate, High

Soil drainage

Standing

Natural setting

Site type

Marshes

Plant communities

Freshwater Marsh, Wetland-Riparian

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 6 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Bactra maiorina

Cattail Border Moth

Bellura obliqua

Oblong Sedge Borer Moth

Capsula oblonga

Oblique-Banded Leafroller Moth

Choristoneura rosaceana

Alternative names

Common names:

Southern Cattail

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