About

An aquatic plant, reaching 10-60cm, with lush foliage from water. It produces flowers at surface.

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

Plant details

Suggested usesPonds, water features

Care notes

CultivationAquatic compost, still water
PruningRemove dead foliage in autumn
PropagationDivide in spring
Pest resistancePest-free
Disease resistanceMaintain water quality