Egyptian Papyrus

Common name

Egyptian Papyrus

Botanical name

Cyperus papyrus

Variety

na

Zone

USDA Zone 10 (30°F) to USDA Zone 11 (40°F).

Light

Part sun

Height

6' (1.8 m)

Habit

Clumping

Feed

Use all-purpose

Water

Weekly during dry spells

Bloom Color

Green

Bloom Time

Summer

Maintenance

Prune back in fall

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About

A bold and dramatic foliage plant with enormous flower clusters up to 12" across. Stunning in the water garden or large container. This plant is used in the ancient Egyptian art of paper-making. May be wintered indoors, as space permits.

Companion Plants

Creeping Jenny

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