(Typha)

There are many varieties of Cattails. Zone hardiness is 3 for most of the varieties.

Narrow-leaf Cattail grows 6' tall and is the tallest of all Cattails making it perfect for the background in larger ponds. It is hardy to zone 3. Catkins (flowers) appear in May and June.

Graceful Cattail is a popular plant in the species. Small narrow leaves with dense, lush growing habit. Flowers in May and June. Hardy to zone 3 also.

Micro-Mini Cattail if the best selling of all Cattails because it only grows 1 to 2' tall. The 1" catkins sit atop very narrow blue-green foliage. It is compact in growth and hardy to zone 3.

Variegated Cattail (Typha latifolia variegata) Height up to 5ft, spread running. Prefers full sun and water from 1-6in. Thin brown catkins above broad strongly variegated foliage. Bold. Hardy in zones 5-10.