Botanical name | Cyperus papyrus |
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Plant Care |
![]() Full Sun
Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. ![]() Frost Sensitive
Frost Sensitive – Will Get Damaged and Possibly Killed During Periods of Frost. ![]() High Watering
High Watering – Requires Frequent Watering. ![]() Indigenous
Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
Size | |
Categories | Bamboos, Grasses and sedges Ground Covers and Perennials Water, Bog and Aquatic plants |
Common name(s) | Papyrus, Egyptian reed |
Origin | |
Foliage | Its stems are crowned with a mop-like head of thread-like flower spikes. |
Uses in landscape design | This rhizomatous perennial makes an outstanding waterside foliage plant. |
Cyperus papyrus (Papyrus, Egyptian reed)
- Botanical name: Cyperus papyrus
- Common name(s): Papyrus, Egyptian reed
- Categories: Bamboos, Grasses and sedges, Ground Covers and Perennials, Water, Bog and Aquatic plants
Plant description:
This rhizomatous perennial makes an outstanding waterside foliage plant, although it will grow anywhere in the garden. Its stems are crowned with a mop-like head of thread-like flower spikes.
Family: – Cyperaceae
Botanical Pronunciation: sye-PEER-us puh-PYE-rus
Cyperus papyrus requirements and features

Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
Its stems are crowned with a mop-like head of thread-like flower spikes.