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Cyperus, Dwarf Egyptian Papyrus, Umbrella Papyrus 'Prince Tut'

Cyperuspapyrus

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Cyperus papyrus by DaylilySLP
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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
papyrus (pa-PY-russ)
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time

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Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
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
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting

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