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Prince Tut™ Dwarf Egyptian Papyrus

Cyperus papyrus

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Overview

Prince Tut™ Dwarf Egyptian Papyrus, or Cyperus papyrus, is a compact annual with bright green upright stems and playful umbrella-like poms. It grows 18-30 inches tall and 24-36 inches wide, making a striking container thriller or focal point. Plant in part sun to sun with average to moist soil and steady water. Hardy in USDA Zones 10-11.

Water Medium
Prince Tut™ Dwarf Egyptian Papyrus (Cyperus papyrus) — is a compact annual with bright green upright stems and playful umbrella-like poms

Culture

Water
Medium

Shape & size

Mature height
1.5–2.5 Ft.
Mature width
2–3 Ft.

Classification

Family
Cyperaceae

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Prince Tut™ Dwarf Egyptian Papyrus (Cyperus papyrus) — architectural annual with the unmistakable tropical character of papyrus in a more, image 122
Prince Tut™ Dwarf Egyptian Papyrus (Cyperus papyrus) — Part of the Proven Winners® lineup; while it is especially at home near water, image 123
Prince Tut™ Dwarf Egyptian Papyrus (Cyperus papyrus) — Hardy in USDA Zones 10-11; where its vertical stems and tufted tops contrast beautifully, image 120
Prince Tut™ Dwarf Egyptian Papyrus (Cyperus papyrus) — Its upright habit feels playful yet refined; umbrella-like poms that sway and bounce with, image 126
Prince Tut™ Dwarf Egyptian Papyrus (Cyperus papyrus) — hardy in USDA Zones 10a through 11b; is a compact annual with bright green upright stems and, image 129
Prince Tut™ Dwarf Egyptian Papyrus (Cyperus papyrus) — It is perennial only in warm climates; deadheading is not necessary, image 128
Prince Tut™ Dwarf Egyptian Papyrus (Cyperus papyrus) — making it substantial enough to anchor a container while remaining proportionate for smaller, image 127
Prince Tut™ Dwarf Egyptian Papyrus (Cyperus papyrus) — umbrella-like poms that sway and bounce with the slightest breeze; it grows 18-30 inches, image 125
Prince Tut™ Dwarf Egyptian Papyrus (Cyperus papyrus) — this selection carries bright grass-green stems topped with airy; and maintenance is, image 124
Prince Tut™ Dwarf Egyptian Papyrus (Cyperus papyrus) — It appreciates generous watering; particularly in hot weather or exposed containers, image 136
Prince Tut™ Dwarf Egyptian Papyrus (Cyperus papyrus) — it is surprisingly adaptable in regular garden beds once established; and should be treated, image 135
Prince Tut™ Dwarf Egyptian Papyrus (Cyperus papyrus) — While it is especially at home near water; green flowers in the garden, image 133
Prince Tut™ Dwarf Egyptian Papyrus (Cyperus papyrus) — Gardeners often note that it remains attractive all summer, image 131
Prince Tut™ Dwarf Egyptian Papyrus (Cyperus papyrus) — and should be treated as a fast-growing annual wherever freezing temperatures occur; this, image 130
Prince Tut™ Dwarf Egyptian Papyrus (Cyperus papyrus) — or in containers designed to hold moisture; part of the Proven Winners® lineup, image 134
Prince Tut™ Dwarf Egyptian Papyrus (Cyperus papyrus) — with average to consistently moist soil; yet gardeners report it can be forgiving when, image 132
Prince Tut™ Dwarf Egyptian Papyrus (Cyperus papyrus) — yet gardeners report it can be forgiving when irrigation is occasionally missed, image 138
Prince Tut™ Dwarf Egyptian Papyrus (Cyperus papyrus) — particularly in hot weather or exposed containers; its sculptural silhouette also makes it, image 137
Prince Tut™ Dwarf Egyptian Papyrus (Cyperus papyrus) — and maintenance is refreshingly simple.<br><br>Use Prince Tut™ as a lively “thriller” in, image 140
Prince Tut™ Dwarf Egyptian Papyrus (Cyperus papyrus) — where its vertical stems and tufted tops contrast beautifully with trailing sedums; or, image 141
Prince Tut™ Dwarf Egyptian Papyrus (Cyperus papyrus) — Deadheading is not necessary; hardy in USDA Zones 10a through 11b, image 139
Prince Tut™ Dwarf Egyptian Papyrus (Cyperus papyrus) — resort-like quality to mass plantings or serves as a distinctive focal point beside stone, image 142
Prince Tut™ Dwarf Egyptian Papyrus (Cyperus papyrus) — is a compact annual with bright green upright stems and playful umbrella-like poms; hardy in, image 146
Prince Tut™ Dwarf Egyptian Papyrus (Cyperus papyrus) — Plant in part sun to sun with average to moist soil and steady water; or in containers, image 148

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