Additional information
Main characteristics | Typha latifolia is a rhizomatous marsh plant consisting of tall stems reaching up to 2 metres in height with narrow and long green leaves |
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Inflorescences | In summer, it develops the inflorescence, which is a large brown spadix (a kind of spike). In autumn, the inflorescence scatters thousands of tiny seeds |
Flowering period | July – September |
Plant uses | Typha latifolia is a very invasive plant. It is suitable for basins for phyto-purification and for large lakes |
Edibility | The dried rhizomes can be used to produce flour. The young stems can be eaten raw or boiled. The young inflorescences (cigars) can be roasted |
Planting depth | From 0 to -20 cm of depth |
Plant height | Up to 2 meters |
Recommended basket | Micro-perforated square basket 28×28 or 35×35 cm based on available space |
Soil to use | Field soil with 2/3 tablets of Osmocote fertilizer near the rhizome |
Exposure | Full direct sun for at least 6 hours in the middle hours of the day |
PH tolerated | Acidic, neutral or basic (alkaline): 6 to 8 |
Frost Resistance | Yes, it withstands very cold temperatures |
Origin | Native plant of Europe |
Shipped plant | In temporary 10×10 basket or pair of bare-root plants, depending on availability |