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Sword-like, flat, long, gray-green leaves rise from the base of the plant and produce the familiar, fuzzy, brown cattail. They will grow in shallow or brackish water and wet areas.
| • | Attracts Birds |
| • | Fast |
| • | Native to Ontario |
| • | Cut Flower/Foliage |
| • | Deciduous |
| • | Dried Flower/Foliage |
| • | Edible |
| • | Fruit |
| • | Low Maintenance |
| • | Green |
| • | Container Plants |
Native to Ontario, and most of the world. 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.