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 9–9Climate Mediterranean

Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed (Cyperus Papyrus) — Papyrus (Cyperus papyrus), an ornamental aquatic plant, conjures the look of ancient Egypt

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: High
USDA zones: 9–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Cyperaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed (Cyperus Papyrus) — It is not frost-tolerant and requires protection or indoor overwintering in cooler climates; when, image 78

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) — umbrella-like appearance.<br><br>Papyrus prefers full to partial sun exposure; ideal for water, image 76

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

Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed (Cyperus Papyrus) — slender stems topped with a tuft of thread-like rays, image 74

Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed (Cyperus Papyrus) — which give it a distinctive; when educating the client on the Papyrus, image 75

Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed (Cyperus Papyrus) — thriving in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11; slender stems topped with a tuft of thread-like rays, image 77

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) — When educating the client on the Papyrus, image 81

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, image 82

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) — Papyrus (Cyperus papyrus), an ornamental aquatic plant, conjures the look of ancient Egypt; ideal, image 85

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 80

Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed (Cyperus Papyrus) — A frost-sensitive perennial, it requires winter protection or indoor relocation in colder zones, image 89

Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed (Cyperus Papyrus) — aquatic perennial that holds a storied place in history as the source of ancient paper; ideal for, image 91

Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed (Cyperus Papyrus) — commonly known as Egyptian Paper Reed or Papyrus; when educating the client on the Papyrus, image 90

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 86

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 87

Papyrus, Egyptian Paper Reed (Cyperus Papyrus) — Ideal for water gardens, it adds height and texture, image 88

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