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Cyperus papyrus King Tut®
Scientific Name: Cyperus papyrus 'Perkamentus'
Also Known As
- Cyperus papyrus 'King Tut'
- Cyperus papyrus x 'Dwarf Giant Papyrus'
- Dwarf Giant Papyrus Paper Plant
- Papyrus
Plant type
perennial, aquatic
size
- H: 4'-6'
- W: 3'-4'
planting zones
- 9a-12
Cyperus papyrus King Tut® plant details
Cyperus papyrus King Tut® is a broadleaf evergreen perennial aquatic with green foliage. In summer chocolate and green flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and standing water - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Cyperus papyrus King Tut®
- Plant type: perennial aquatic
- Plant family: cyperaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Flowers: chocolate and green blooms in summer
- Uses: showy, tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cyperus papyrus King Tut®
- USDA Zones: 9a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: standing water - regular
- Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
Garden photo gallery of Cyperus papyrus King Tut®
By: Patricia Cunningham
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By: Patricia Cunningham
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By: Patricia Cunningham
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Gardening facts about Cyperus papyrus King Tut® plant
How to Grow Cyperus papyrus King Tut®
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- standing water - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- green
- chocolate
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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See other plant types of Cyperus for your garden
aka Cyperus 'Giant Egyptian', Cyperus papyrus 'Giganteus', Egyptian Paper Plant, Egyptian Papyrus, Egyptian Reed, Giganteus Papyrus, Papyrus
Plant Type
Perennial, Aquatic
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 8'-15'
Width: 2'-4'
- sun - mostly shade
- standing water - regular
aka Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge
Plant Type
Perennial, Aquatic
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 3'-7'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Cyperus papyrus 'Baby Tut', Little Tut Miniature Papyrus
Plant Type
Perennial, Aquatic
Zones
8b-12
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - dappled shade
- standing water - regular
aka Cyperus isocladus, Dwarf Egyptian Paper Plant, Dwarf Papyrus, Miniature Flatsedge
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 18"-36"
Width: 24"-36"
- sun - shade
- standing water - regular
Scientific Name: Cyperus papyrus 'Perkamentus Compact'
aka Cyperus papyrus 'Prince Tut', Cyperus papyrus x 'Dwarf Giant Papyrus', Compact Papyrus
Plant Type
Grass / Grass Like
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 30"-48"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun - bright shade
- standing water - regular
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