Can Not Ship To: NY, NE, NH, RI, IN, WI, OH, OK
Exposure: Sun or Shade | Height At Maturity: Over 12 Inches | Planting Zones: 3-9 | Shipped As: Bare-root | Ships: 5-7 Days | Usage: Aquatic
We only ship bare root plants. They do not come in a container. Bare root plants need to be planted within 2-3 days of receiving unless weather-related problems prohibit planting. Store in a cool place and keep roots moist and covered with plastic until they can be planted. Water for the first week daily after planting.

Cattail Plant (Typha latifolia)
Cattail Plant: Typha latifolia, or the common cattail plant, might be the most easily recognized water-loving species in the United States. The species is agreeable, a native of North America, South America, Europe, and Africa. It will thrive in almost all USDA plant hardiness zones in either full sunshine or filtered sun.

Most people know the cattail plant for its presence in swamps, marshes, ponds, and river banks throughout the country. They are more than majestic--they are an essential contributor to their ecosystems.

The cattail plant provides coverage for fish, birds, and frogs against predators like birds and raccoons. This tall foliage--and the shadowing it creates on the water--gives them a safe place to hunt for their meals, lay their eggs, and raise their young.