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    • Photo of Cyperus prolifer foliage by Karl Gercens III

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    Cyperus prolifer

    Also Known As

    • Cyperus isocladus
    • Dwarf Egyptian Paper Plant
    • Dwarf Papyrus
    • Miniature Flatsedge

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 18"-36"
    • W: 24"-36"

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

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    Cyperus prolifer plant details

    Cyperus prolifer is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer chartreuse flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - shade and standing water - regular water. Does well in average soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cyperus prolifer

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: cyperaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 18 IN - 36 IN - tall
    Flowers: chartreuse blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cyperus prolifer

    USDA Zones: 8a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: standing water - regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This miniature version of papyrus, only grows up to 18 inches. Now you can get the egyptian look without the huge growth. The versatility of growing conditions makes this Madagascar native attractive for the busy gardener. Grow in a pot and keep well watered or grow as a bog plant - constantly keeping its feet wet. We simply keep the saucer filled with water and it grows extremely fast. Add this to any mixed container planting as long as the other plants are also fast growers. Keep in full sun for best results.

    By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

    Gardening facts about Cyperus prolifer plant

    How to Grow Cyperus prolifer

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • standing water - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • chartreuse

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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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 papyrus Prince Tut™ PP15454

    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
    Photo of Cyperus papyrus Prince Tut™ PP15454 foliage, form by Avant Gardens
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