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Variegated Papyrus 'Variegata'

Cyperusalternifolius

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Family
Cyperaceae (sy-peer-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Cyperus (sy-PEER-us)
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Species
alternifolius (al-tern-ee-FOH-lee-us)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Ponds and Aquatics
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
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