I know you've seen cattails before, but we saw these in Blairsville, in the north Georgia mountains!!!  They love swampy conditions, so it seems odd that they would be here in the mountains.  

 

But we saw them, and Jon parked close by, so I could get out and get a close up picture for you.  There are about 30 in this area.  Beautiful!!!

 

You can see them near the back entrance to Meeks Park, by the kayak and canoe put in area.

 

HAPPY FALL!!!