Variegated Cattail

Common Name: Variegated Cattail

Scientific Name: Typha latifolia ‘Variegata’

Zone: 3–9

Flower: Brown cylindrical flower spikes (male above, female below)

Flower Timing: Summer

Mature Height (ft): 4–6 ft

Mature Spread (ft): 2–3 ft

Exposure: Full sun

Plant Type: Emergent aquatic perennial

Preferred Environment: Shallow water, pond edges, marshes, and wetlands

Special Features: Variegated green and creamy-white striped leaves; provides strong vertical accent; excellent wildlife habitat; less aggressive than other cattail varieties