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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

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) — with a spread of approximately 2 to 4 feet; when educating the client on the Papyrus, image 51
Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed (Cyperus Papyrus) — commonly known as Egyptian Paper Reed or Papyrus; when educating the client on the Papyrus, image 48
Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed (Cyperus Papyrus) — aquatic perennial that holds a storied place in history as the source of ancient paper; ideal for, image 70
Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed (Cyperus Papyrus) — A frost-sensitive perennial, it requires winter protection or indoor relocation in colder zones; slender stems
Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed (Cyperus Papyrus) — slender stems topped with a tuft of thread-like rays, image 74
Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed (Cyperus Papyrus) — the plant should be placed in standing water up to 12 inches deep; slender stems topped with a, image 59
Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed (Cyperus Papyrus) — The signature feature of Papyrus is its long; ideal for water gardens, it adds height and texture, image 52
Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed (Cyperus Papyrus) — umbrella-like appearance.<br><br>Papyrus prefers full to partial sun exposure; ideal for water, image 55
Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed (Cyperus Papyrus) — the plant should be placed in standing water up to 12 inches deep
Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed (Cyperus Papyrus) — A frost-sensitive perennial, it requires winter protection or indoor relocation in colder zones, image 68
Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed (Cyperus Papyrus) — perennial for full or half; when educating the client on the Papyrus
Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed (Cyperus Papyrus) — Ideal for water gardens, it adds height and texture, image 46
Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed (Cyperus Papyrus) — The plant's penchant for wet conditions makes it an excellent choice for water gardens; ideal for water
Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed (Cyperus Papyrus) — Papyrus (Cyperus papyrus), an ornamental aquatic plant, conjures the look of ancient Egypt; ideal for water
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 44
Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed (Cyperus Papyrus) — A frost-sensitive perennial, it requires winter protection or indoor relocation in colder zones
Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed (Cyperus Papyrus) — which give it a distinctive
Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed (Cyperus Papyrus) — slender stems topped with a tuft of thread-like rays, image 32
Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed (Cyperus Papyrus) — When educating the client on the Papyrus, image 60
Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed (Cyperus Papyrus) — perennial for full or half; when educating the client on the Papyrus, image 84
Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed (Cyperus Papyrus) — aquatic perennial that holds a storied place in history as the source of ancient paper; ideal for, image 49
Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed (Cyperus Papyrus) — perennial for full or half; when educating the client on the Papyrus, image 63
Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed (Cyperus Papyrus) — it remains an ornamental treasure that can add a piece of history and visual interest to their, image 83
Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed (Cyperus Papyrus) — The signature feature of Papyrus is its long; ideal for water gardens, it adds height and texture, image 73
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