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Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed

Cyperus Papyrus

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Overview

Papyrus (Cyperus papyrus), an ornamental aquatic plant, conjures the look of ancient Egypt. Thriving in USDA zones 9-11, its tall, triangular stems can reach 8-10 ft, topped with feathery plumes. It demands full sun and wet soil, preferring to stand in water up to 4 inches deep. Ideal for water gardens, it adds height and texture. A frost-sensitive perennial, it requires winter protection or indoor relocation in colder zones.

Sun Full, HalfWater HighZones 9–9Type PerennialClimate Mediterranean
Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed (Cyperus Papyrus) — The signature feature of Papyrus is its long; ideal for water gardens, it adds height and texture
Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed (Cyperus Papyrus) — commonly known as Egyptian Paper Reed or Papyrus; when educating the client on the Papyrus, image 69Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed (Cyperus Papyrus) — with a spread of approximately 2 to 4 feetPapyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed (Cyperus Papyrus) — umbrella-like appearance.<br><br>Papyrus prefers full to partial sun exposurePapyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed (Cyperus Papyrus) — which give it a distinctive; when educating the client on the PapyrusPapyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed (Cyperus Papyrus) — slender stems topped with a tuft of thread-like rays, image 53Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed (Cyperus Papyrus) — It demands full sun and wet soil, preferring to stand in water up to 4 inches deep; when educating, image 45+104

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
High
USDA zones
9–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Cyperaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed (Cyperus Papyrus) — The signature feature of Papyrus is its long; ideal for water gardens, it adds height and texture
Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed (Cyperus Papyrus) — commonly known as Egyptian Paper Reed or Papyrus; when educating the client on the Papyrus, image 69
Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed (Cyperus Papyrus) — with a spread of approximately 2 to 4 feet
Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed (Cyperus Papyrus) — umbrella-like appearance.<br><br>Papyrus prefers full to partial sun exposure
Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed (Cyperus Papyrus) — which give it a distinctive; when educating the client on the Papyrus
Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed (Cyperus Papyrus) — slender stems topped with a tuft of thread-like rays, image 53
Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed (Cyperus Papyrus) — It demands full sun and wet soil, preferring to stand in water up to 4 inches deep; when educating, image 45
Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed (Cyperus Papyrus) — it remains an ornamental treasure that can add a piece of history and visual interest to their garden
Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed (Cyperus Papyrus) — When educating the client on the Papyrus, image 39
Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed (Cyperus Papyrus) — Ideal for water gardens, it adds height and texture, image 88
Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed (Cyperus Papyrus) — Papyrus (Cyperus papyrus), an ornamental aquatic plant, conjures the look of ancient Egypt
Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed (Cyperus Papyrus) — commonly known as Egyptian Paper Reed or Papyrus; when educating the client on the Papyrus
Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed (Cyperus Papyrus) — this graceful plant can reach up to 10 feet in height under ideal conditions; slender stems topped, image 71
Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed (Cyperus Papyrus) — The plant's penchant for wet conditions makes it an excellent choice for water gardens; ideal for, image 79
Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed (Cyperus Papyrus) — the plant should be placed in standing water up to 12 inches deep; slender stems topped with a tuft of
Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed (Cyperus Papyrus) — It is not frost-tolerant and requires protection or indoor overwintering in cooler climates; when educating
Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed (Cyperus Papyrus) — It demands full sun and wet soil, preferring to stand in water up to 4 inches deep; when educating, image 66
Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed (Cyperus Papyrus) — it should be noted that while it is no longer used for paper-making; ideal for water gardens, it adds height
Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed (Cyperus Papyrus) — Thriving in USDA zones 9-11, its tall, triangular stems can reach 8-10 ft, topped with feathery, image 23
Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed (Cyperus Papyrus) — The plant's penchant for wet conditions makes it an excellent choice for water gardens
Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed (Cyperus Papyrus) — It is not frost-tolerant and requires protection or indoor overwintering in cooler climates; when, image 57
Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed (Cyperus Papyrus) — umbrella-like appearance.<br><br>Papyrus prefers full to partial sun exposure; ideal for water, image 76
Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed (Cyperus Papyrus) — It demands full sun and wet soil, preferring to stand in water up to 4 inches deep
Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed (Cyperus Papyrus) — When educating the client on the Papyrus
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