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Flat, sword-like, gray-green leaves arise from the plant base, turning bright yellow in the fall. The cylindrical, velvet-brown flowers are often used for fresh or dried flower arrangements.
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Native to Ontario and most of North America. Seeds, stems and roots are edible cooked, mashed, or ground into powders.
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.