Scientific Name
Cyperus papyrus

Common Name
Egyptian paper reed; Giant papyrus


Hardiness: Zones 9-10; normally grown as a container plant












Height: 10 to 15 feet
Flower: Large, onion like 1 foot inflerences in summer; long bracts form arching sprays
Foliage: Produces strong leafless stem
Comments: Sun to partial shade; can be used in water gardens or as a houseplant; keep moist or grow in standing water; spreads by rhizomes; plant in 20 gallon pot
Cultivars/Species: N/A

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