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Cyperus papyrus ‘King Tut’ (Papyrus) is a tender aquatic perennial forming a clump of erect, triangular stems that sprout from woody rhizomes. Atop the stem rests a rounded umbel adorned with many slender arching threads. Greenish-brown flower clusters appear during the summer and eventually produce brown nut-like fruits. Providing year-round interest, this member of the sedge family is a bold and dramatic addition to the water garden thanks to its strongly upright foliage and fireworks-like flower heads. It creates a lovely background for other pond plants, too. While papyrus plants are perennials in warm climates, many gardeners use them as if they were annuals in colder climates. Cyperus Papyrus is not hardy enough to survive winters with freezing temperatures, and it is not a candidate to overwinter inside. This foliage plant is a very fast grower and will quickly grow to an impressive size when replanted in the spring.
Hardiness |
10 - 11 |
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Heat Zones |
6 - 12 |
Climate Zones | 16, 17, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Aquatic Plants, Ornamental Grasses, Perennials |
Plant Family | Cyperaceae |
Genus | Cyperus |
Common names | Papyrus |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
Height | 4' - 6' (120cm - 180cm) |
Spread | 3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
Spacing | 36" - 48" (90cm - 120cm) |
Maintenance | Average |
Water Needs | High |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Poorly Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Wet Soil |
Garden Uses | Bog Gardens, Patio And Containers, Ponds And Streams, Rain Gardens, Water Gardens |
Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden |
Hardiness |
10 - 11 |
---|---|
Heat Zones |
6 - 12 |
Climate Zones | 16, 17, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Aquatic Plants, Ornamental Grasses, Perennials |
Plant Family | Cyperaceae |
Genus | Cyperus |
Common names | Papyrus |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
Height | 4' - 6' (120cm - 180cm) |
Spread | 3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
Spacing | 36" - 48" (90cm - 120cm) |
Maintenance | Average |
Water Needs | High |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Poorly Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Wet Soil |
Garden Uses | Bog Gardens, Patio And Containers, Ponds And Streams, Rain Gardens, Water Gardens |
Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden |
How many Cyperus papyrus ‘King Tut’ (Papyrus) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Cyperus papyrus ‘King Tut’ (Papyrus) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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