Family: Cyperaceae

Scientific Name: Cyperus prolifer

Common Name: Dwarf Papyrus, Miniature Papyrus, Cypress isocladus

Description

Dwarf Papyrus (Cyperus prolifer) is a dwarf version of the much larger Papyrus grass.

Pronunciation(SEYE-per-us)
Plant TypeGrass Ornamental
Hardiness Zone9-11
Sunlightfull, light shade, 1/2 day sun
Moistureconstant moisture
Soil & Sitemoist
Temperature-20 to -25 degrees F
Flowersborne in brown spikes
Stemsrhyzomes
Dimensions2 plus feet tall, spreads by rhyzomes
Propagationseeds, division
Native Sitesouthern Africa, Madagascar, Mascarene Islands
Misc FactsIncorrectly named Cyperus papyrus nana
Notes & Reference#92-The Encyclopedia of Ornamental Grass (John Greenlee), #222-The Encyclopedia of Grasses for Livable Landscapes (Rick Darke)
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