Cat Tails Seeds - Flower Plant
Cat Tails Seeds - Flower Plant
Cat Tails Seeds - Flower Plant

Cat Tails Seeds - Flower Plant

Suitable for home gardening use
$16.99 USD
$16.99 USD
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Product description

Cat Tails Seeds

Cat Tails are perennial aquatic plants valued for their tall reed-like foliage and distinctive cylindrical flower spikes. Ideal for ponds, marshes, rain gardens, wetland restoration projects, and water features, they thrive in full sun with consistently moist to shallow water conditions, adding natural beauty and habitat value.

Aquatic Plant Seed
Perennial
Wetland Plant
Wildlife Friendly

Key Features

Distinctive Flower Spikes

Produces iconic brown cylindrical flower heads that provide ornamental interest throughout the growing season.

Wetland Adapted

Thrives in shallow water, pond margins, marshes, and consistently moist soils.

Wildlife Habitat

Provides shelter and nesting opportunities for birds and other beneficial wildlife in aquatic environments.

Natural Landscape Use

Suitable for ponds, rain gardens, wetland restoration, shoreline plantings, and natural water features.

Product Highlights

Aquatic perennial
Brown flower spikes
Wetland plant
Wildlife friendly
Pond suitable
Rain garden plant
Full sun preferred
Moist to shallow water

Specifications

Scientific Name Typha latifolia
Common Name Cat Tails
Seed Type Aquatic Plant Seed
Growth Habit Rhizomatous Perennial Aquatic Plant
USDA Zones 3–10
Planting Season Spring
Growing Season Spring Through Fall
Sowing Season Spring
Sowing Months March–May
Germination Time 14–30 Days
Germination Conditions 65–75°F (18–24°C), Surface Sow in Moist Growing Medium
Sunlight Full Sun
Soil Wet, Organic-Rich Soil or Shallow Water
Watering Maintain Constant Moisture or Shallow Water Conditions
Mature Size 4–8 ft Tall × 2–4 ft Wide
Plant Spacing 24–36 in Apart

Growing Guide

Step 1: Surface sow seeds onto saturated growing medium without deeply covering them.
Step 2: Keep the growing medium consistently wet throughout germination.
Step 3: Provide full sun and warm temperatures to encourage healthy seedling development.
Step 4: Transplant seedlings to pond margins, wetlands, or shallow water once established.
Step 5: Maintain constant moisture or shallow standing water for vigorous long-term growth.

Perfect For Ponds, Wetlands And Natural Water Gardens

Cat Tails are classic aquatic perennials valued for their striking flower spikes, upright foliage, and adaptability to wet environments. They are an excellent choice for ponds, rain gardens, marshes, shoreline plantings, and habitat restoration projects where full sun and abundant moisture promote healthy, vigorous growth.