- Scientific Name: Typha minima (meaning miniature cattail)
- Common Names: Corn Tail Grass
- Hardiness Zone: 3-10 What Zone am I?
- Size: 2-4 feet tall
- Flowering Season: Very early spring
- Cultural Requirements:
- Full sun to full shade
- Thrives in all soils, 6.5-7.5 pH
- Start in very wet, muddy location up to 4" deep
- None to minimal fertilization
- Maintenance: Grower may choose to cut down at end of season, or beginning of new growing season. Removing heads is recommended.
- Growth Rate: Grower dependent. Perenial plant.
Most marginal or bog plants prefer to be planted in 1-8" of water, on the first shelf of your pond, as well as the edges of streams and upper pools, are ideal planting areas.