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    Cyperus alternifolius

    Also Known As

    • Umbrella Papyrus
    • Umbrella Sedge

    Plant type

    perennial, aquatic

    size

    • H: 3'-7'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

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    Cyperus alternifolius plant details

    Cyperus alternifolius is a broadleaf evergreen perennial aquatic with green foliage. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control, heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cyperus alternifolius

    Plant type: perennial aquatic
    Plant family: cyperaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 7 FT - tall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cyperus alternifolius

    USDA Zones: 8a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer, erosion, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Plant above water line

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Tuft forming clusters of foliage and flowers on stiff, narrow stems. Thrives in wet, moist and regular garden soil. Hardy!

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Cyperus alternifolius plant

    How to Grow Cyperus alternifolius

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • erosion control
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • 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 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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    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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