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    Cyperus alternifolius [hardy form]

    Also Known As

    • Cyperus alternifolius 'Hardy'
    • Hardy Papyrus
    • Hardy Umbrella Papyrus

    Plant type

    perennial, aquatic

    size

    • H: 4'-5'
    • W: 2'

    planting zones

    • 7b-10b

    Cyperus alternifolius [hardy form] plant details

    Cyperus alternifolius [hardy form] is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial aquatic with green foliage. In summer green flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and standing water - even moisture water. Does well in rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cyperus alternifolius [hardy form]

    Plant type: perennial aquatic
    Plant family: cyperaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Flowers: green blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, showy

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cyperus alternifolius [hardy form]

    USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: standing water - even moisture
    Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich

    Gardening facts about Cyperus alternifolius [hardy form] plant

    How to Grow Cyperus alternifolius [hardy form]

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • standing water - even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • green

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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    Cyperus papyrus

    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
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    Cyperus alternifolius

    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
    Photo of Cyperus alternifolius foliage, form by Forest & Kim Starr
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    Cyperus papyrus 'Little Tut'

    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
    Photo of Cyperus papyrus 'Little Tut' foliage by Serres Fortier
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    Cyperus papyrus King Tut®

    Scientific Name: Cyperus papyrus 'Perkamentus'

    aka Cyperus papyrus 'King Tut', Cyperus papyrus x 'Dwarf Giant Papyrus', Dwarf Giant Papyrus Paper Plant, Papyrus

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Aquatic

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • standing water - regular
    Photo of Cyperus papyrus King Tut® container plant, form by Avant Gardens
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    Cyperus prolifer

    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
    Photo of Cyperus prolifer foliage by Karl Gercens III
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