About
A very strong, spreading, deciduous perennial with long, strappy green leaves. Upright growth to a height of 2m or more with brown bulrush-style flower spikes.
About the genus
Typha are deciduous, rhizomatous perennials from marginal aquatic habitats, with long strap-shaped leaves and characteristic dark brown, cylindrical flower spikes in summer
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeClay, Loam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisturePoorly-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeAquatic, Herbaceous Perennial, Grass Like
HabitSubmerged, Tufted
FoliageDeciduous
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spreadwider than 8 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesWildlife gardens
Native toEurope
Care notes
CultivationPlant in fertile, boggy soil, or pond margins at up to 30cm water depth, in a sunny spot. Root system may puncture pond liners, and in shallower water may spread rapidly, with potential to become a nuisance if not managed well. See aquatic weeds, pond plants and bog gardens for further advice
PruningRemove dead leaves and old flower stems before the onset of new growth in spring
PropagationPropagate by division in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free