Typha Species, Broadleaf Cattail, Bulrush, Common Cat-Tail, Cooper's Reed,

These plants became so thick in our lake that we could not see the water. We paid thousands for a crew of men to spray them and pull the...Read Morem up by the roots. I think they are the worst plant ever.

If you are looking for an invasive, impossible-to-eliminate tall weed that will block your view of and access to water (pond or lake), th...Read Moreen this is the plant for you!!

I happen to like cattails, because I use them as a food source. Not only are the flower spikes edible (while they are green; it's where t...Read Morehe name "cossack asparagus" comes from), the pollen is an excellent flour additive/substitute. Also, the white stem core is useful as a quick snack -- and the roots are an excellent source of starch, even with the work involved in getting the starch out of them.

In North America, the Broadleaf cattail is being pushed out by the invasive Eurasian cattail (Typha angustifolia), which grows faster and far more profusely. It also hybridizes readily with T. latifolia, creating T. xglauca. Those who are now having problems with cattails taking over their ponds/lakes/etc most likely are dealing with the Eurasian and hybrid cattail.

Here in the UK they're more commonly known as Bulrushes. They are widespread in natural ponds,dykes and lakes. I bought a root pack from ...Read MoreB&Q five years ago, I think there were 3 plants originally, now they have separated into 30+. I split them out into containers at the start of the year and give them plenty of water just to make sure they don't dry out. The flower stems can be dried-out and make nice features in the house. Whilst they originally came in some form of 'special' growing clay, I think they thrive in any type of soil.

People either love or hate this plant. Color me among those who hate it. Cattails have taken over 50% of two 1/3 acre ponds on my prope...Read Morerty and spring back no matter what I do to eradicate them. The best way to get rid of them is cut them off underwater, but that is difficult to do from a skiff, and the cattails on my property usually hide a small gator or two. If I could scrunch my nose and blink them away, I'd give up something substantial. I'd like to enjoy my ponds again!

These are beautiful plants. They grow in several of areas in West Virginia. There is many near my home in West Hamlin.

For years I have been admiring the large, yet sparse
community of Catttail in our creek and makeshift natural
pond setting ...Read Moreby the side of the house.

Yesterday it occurred to me that it would perform so much
better closer to the house where it could be watered, as
the creek tends to dry up. It would be my opinion that our
catttail has barely survived each season.

Now living in our faux pond, it seems much happier. I can't
wait for the tails to come.

This is a wonderful native plant. Most of it edible at some time. Young shoots can be cooked like asparagus, the pollen can be used as fl...Read Moreour, and starch can be removed from the roots and used as flour.

a native to So. Oregon. You can find them growing almost everywhere ... ditches, ponds, etc.

I said neutral because of the invasiveness of these plants. If it weren't for that, they'd be perfect in any water garden! I have them ...Read Moregrowing in my creek (they're native to Texas). They are beautiful and graceful blowing in the breezes. Their seed heads are a nice touch to the fall and winter landscape, opening up and sending their puffy clumps of seeds blowing around.

These plants are excellent in a pond.They spread very fast and animals love them. They are perfect for a naturalized pond. If you want on...Read Moree in a container pond (barrel) plant it in a pot. Parts of the Cat Tail are edible. Check to make sure of the species before you sample it,lol. The leaves also make great material for basket weaving and floor mats.

Cattails have stiff, unbranched stems and long, erect, swordlike leaves with parallel veins. They stand 3-9' tall and are connected under...Read Moreground by rhizomes. The stems are topped by dense cylindrical spikes of tiny brown flowers that look like sausages or cat's tails. Common cattail gets up to 9' tall and the upper, male or pollen bearing flower spike is joined to the lower, female part. Cattails are best suited for use in large pools. They will spread if not contained by pond liners or deep water.The rhizomes may puncture thin pond liners. Cattails provide excellent wildlife habitat.