| Description | King Tut (Cyperus papyrus) is a fast growing Rush that likes moist to wet sites. |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | (sy-PEER-us)(pah-PEYE-rus) |
| Plant Type | Annuals, Perennial Tender |
| Hardiness Zone | (9)10-11 |
| Sunlight | full, mostly sunny, partial shade |
| Moisture | moist, constant moisture |
| Soil & Site | moist |
| Flowers | umbel inflorescence at the apex of the leafless stems, leaf like structures are really bracts, greenish-brown flower clusters at the ends of the rays |
| Fruit | brown nut like |
| Leaves | leaves are actually bracts of the flower inflorescence |
| Stems | triangular green stems, a rising from a rhizome |
| Dimensions | King Tut is a dwarf cultivar reaching 4-5 feet tall |
| Propagation | division in the spring |
| Native Site | Species plant native to |
| Cultivar Origin | Name was coined by Greg Speichert to distinguish a compact form originating in Japan. |
| Misc Facts | Genus name comes from the Greek word kypeiros which was the name given to some local sedges. The species name is the Greek name used for paper made into rolls from this plant in Ancient Egypt. |
| Notes & Reference | #144-Missouri Botanical Gardens web site (www.missouribotanicalgarden.org), #222-The Encyclopedia of Grasses for Livable Landscapes (Rick Darke) |
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