Botanical Name: Cyperus papyrus
Common Names: Papyrus Sedge, Paper Reed, Indian Matting Plant, Nile Grass,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Water Plants Spreading, Upright, V-Shaped
Description:
A stunning, very tall, aquatic flowering sedge. Grows approximately 2.5m x 3m. Green stems rise up from the water are topped with clusters of bright green feathery thread-like stems. Green-brown flowers appear in summer followed by brown nutty fruits. Excellent architectural feature plant for large ponds, water features and tubs.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any
Landscape Use(s)
Aquatic Garden, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Mass Planting
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods
Family Name: Origin:
Cyperaceae Africa
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Green
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Summer
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: High
Drought: Low
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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