How to prune graceful cattail

Late winter to early spring before new shoots emerge. Cut old stems to about 15 cm above the waterline or soil surface using loppers or shears; collect and remove all cuttings and spent seed heads from the water to prevent decomposition and spread.

Annually in late winter or early spring. Graceful cattail (Typha laxmannii) is smaller and less aggressive than common cattail but still benefits from annual cutting back to maintain shape and limit spread. Cut stems to around 15 cm above the base in late winter or early spring. Remove seed heads before they disperse to control self-seeding in the surrounding water garden.

Cut old stems to about 15 cm above the waterline or soil surface using loppers or shears; collect and remove all cuttings and spent seed heads from the water to prevent decomposition and spread.