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Typhae capensis

by Johan Wentzel

Typhae capensis
Common Name
Bullrush
Plant Type
Sedges
Typhae capensis is a tall, elegant water plant with long strap like leaves and showy, velvety brown inflorescences on long stalks. Control growth in small ponds by planting into submerged pots.
Plant Description

Typhae capensis is a tall, elegant water plant with long strap like leaves and showy, velvety brown inflorescences on long stalks, an ideal focal point for water gardens. Birds use the inflorescences for nesting material.

Control growth in small ponds by planting into submerged pots.

Afrikaanse Naam
Papkuil
Hardiness
Very hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Keep moist
Evergreen
Evergreen
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Summer
Flower Colour
Brown
Shape
Clump forming
Soil
Clay
Plant Size
1.5m
Region
Gauteng, Free State, Mpumalanga, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal Midlands
Habitat
Moist areas, Riverine
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
No

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