Graceful Grasses

Cyperus papyrus 'King Tut'

Egyptian Papyrus


Photo courtesy of ball Seed

  • Tall, lush upright stalks; water garden friendly
  • Large heads of pendulous leaves
  • Greenish flower spikelets can measure 1' across
  • Use as a centerpiece beds or containers
Award Winning
Award Winning
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Container
Container
Great Foliage
Great Foliage
Heat Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Low Maintenance
Low Maintenance
No Deadheading
No Deadheading



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Thrives in consistently moist to wet conditions, enjoying full sun to partial shade, perfect for water gardens or pots with wet feet, needing well-drained but moisture-retentive soil. Fast-growing and easy to manage, but avoid letting the soil dry out.


Height: 48-72 in
Spread: 36-48 in
Spacing: 36-48 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~6 ½” pot
Bloom Color: Non-Flowering
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Great Foliage
  • Container
  • No Deadheading
  • Focal Point
  • Water's Edge / Bog Plant
  • Award Winning
  • Ornamental Grass
  • Border or Bed
  • Low Maintenance
  • Heat Tolerant

Exposure:

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun

Habit:

  • Upright

Foliage Color:

  • Green

Season of Interest (Foliage):

  • Summer
  • Spring Bloomer

Soil Moisture:

  • Wet Soil/Wetlands
  • Water Garden


Genus Overview: Cyperus

Common Name: Egyptian Papyrus

Upright, triangular (3-sided) tall grass, green stems topped with large, globe-like clusters of fine, thread-like green rays (modified leaves) that look like feather dusters or fireworks. Often reaching several feet tall, and is used for water filtration and stabilization.