Graceful Grasses

Cyperus prolifer 'Little Prince'

Dwarf Egyptian Papyrus



  • Compact papyrus grass
  • Distinctive sparkler-like pom poms
  • Grows about half the size of King Tut
  • Adds height and interest to containers and the landscape
  • Can be also be used as a water edge plant
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Container
Container
Heat Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Low Maintenance
Low Maintenance
Ornamental Grass
Ornamental Grass
Water's Edge / Bog Plant
Water's Edge / Bog Plant
Full Sun
Full Sun



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: 18-26 in
Spacing: 24-36 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~6 ½” pot
Bloom Color: Non-Flowering
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Water's Edge / Bog Plant
  • Low Maintenance
  • Border or Bed
  • Ornamental Grass
  • Container
  • Heat Tolerant

Exposure:

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun

Habit:

  • Upright

Foliage Color:

  • Green

Season of Interest (Foliage):

  • Summer

Soil Moisture:

  • Water Garden
  • Wet Soil/Wetlands


Genus Overview: Cyperus

Common Name: Dwarf Egyptian Papyrus

A compact, semi-evergreen sedge known for its elegant, umbrella-like green foliage, forming dense clumps of arching stems, ideal for water gardens, ponds, or containers, thriving in wet conditions