About This Plant
Broadleaf Cattail is a grass-like plant that can be found naturally in ponds, lakes and marshes, including tidal freshwater marshes and slightly brackish marshes. Cattails can grow aggressively and can be planted in containers to avoid invasion.
Plant Details
Environment
Attributes
- Plant Types
- Maximum Plant Width
- Peak Bloom Seasons
- Leaf Retentions
- Growth Rates
- Mature Plant Heights
- Bloom Colors
- Bloom Times
- Additional Features
Benefits
- Wildlife Benefits
Plant Facts
Parts of this plant are edible if picked at the appropriate time. Young shoots are picked at 4 to 16 inches long and can be eaten raw, cooked, or pickled.
Alternate Names
Bulrush, Cat-o’-nine Tails, Common Cattail
