Egyptian Papyrus

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

Irish Moss

St. John's Wort

Plant Details

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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