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Tule

Typha Domingensis

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Overview

The Tule, or Typha domingensis, is a robust perennial marsh plant reaching heights of 4 to 6 feet. Sturdy upright stalks topped with cylindrical brown flower spikes characterize this wetland native. It thrives in full sun and can tolerate water depths up to 1 foot, making it ideal for water features and riparian zones. Its dense growth provides habitat for wildlife and effective erosion control. Zone 7-11 hardiness ensures broad applicability.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, HighZones 8–10Climate Subtropical, Temperate
Tule (Typha Domingensis) — The Tule, or Typha domingensis, is a robust perennial marsh plant reaching heights of 4 to 6 feet

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, High
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Typhaceae
Climate
Subtropical, Temperate

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Photos (55)

Tule (Typha Domingensis) — It thrives in full sun and can tolerate water depths up to 1 foot; reflecting their natural habitat conditions, image 51
Tule (Typha Domingensis) — Sturdy upright stalks topped with cylindrical brown flower spikes characterize this wetland native; blooming occurs in, image 50
Tule (Typha Domingensis) — aquatic / perennial for full or half or shade; they may need to be managed to prevent excessive spreading and maintain the designed
Tule (Typha Domingensis) — Its dense growth provides habitat for wildlife and effective erosion control; is an emergent aquatic plant that thrives, image 53
Tule (Typha Domingensis) — making it ideal for water features and riparian zones; the Tule, or Typha domingensis, is a robust perennial marsh plant, image 52
Tule (Typha Domingensis) — Zone 7-11 hardiness ensures broad applicability; vertical element and can be used to craft natural screens or to add, image 54
Tule (Typha Domingensis) — often referred to as Southern Cattail; white flowers in the garden, image 55

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