Typha minima

Miniature Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush, Least Bulrush

Family: Typhaceae Cattail


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 3A - 11
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Brown
Bloom time Mid Summer to Early Fall
Water needs Moist to wet
Landscape uses Container, erosion control, ground cover
Height 18" to 24" / 45cm to 60cm
Spread 12" to 18" / 30cm to 45cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous
Bloom attributes Suitable for dried flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Neutral
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Spreading or horizontal, upright or erect
Attributes and features Attractive foilage, naturalizing