USDA: 3a - 11 RHS: H - FT EGF: H1 - G2 Australia: 1 - 5
Care Level
low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height
30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Spread
30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light
full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture
moist, well-drained
Soil Type
clay to sandy
Soil pH
acidic to alkaline
Description
The aquatic Typha minima (bullrush) produces showy and brown blossoms during mid summer to late fall. This plant is upright and has showy, matte and medium textured foliage that is medium green in colour. Typha minima (bullrush) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses
Accent, bog, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, mass planting, pond, specimen and waterfront.
Special Characteristics
It is worthy to note that Typha minima tolerates wet sites. This aquatic attracts birds to your garden.
Cautions
Depending upon your local conditions, Typha minima (bullrush) may be invasive. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.
