Tall Manna Grass vs Common Cattail - TreeTime.ca

Tall Manna Grass vs Common Cattail

Typha latifolia

Glyceria grandis

CUSTOM GROW

CUSTOM GROW

Common Cattail
Tall Manna Grass

Cattail is found all across North America, growing next to water. Like other waterside plants, Cattail provides erosion control and forage for animals.

It is suitable for land reclamation. Cattail is able to tolerate cold weather and occasional flooding.

Manna Grass and other waterside plants are an excellent way to prevent erosion and provide habitat and forage for animals. The difference is that Manna Grass looks better doing it! With distinctive purple grains at the top of its stalks, Manna Grass adds a splash of color to the waterside that most other aquatics can't offer.

Manna Grass is good for returning disturbed sites to nature and provides nourishment to many animals, except for cattle who find it toxic.

Common Cattail Quick Facts

Tall Manna Grass Quick Facts

Zone: 1a
Zone: 1a
Height: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Height: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 0.6 m (2.0 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: wet
Moisture: wet
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: short
Suckering: medium
Suckering: medium


Toxicity: toxic to cattle
Foliage: thick, flat
Foliage: long thin leaves
Flowers: yellow and green
Flowers: purple
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: baco, bulrush, cat o nine tails, cossack asparagus, flag, reed mace, rush
Other Names: american manna grass, reed manna grass