Cyperus spp.
Used as an annual in Northern regions as an accent plant. Foliage is at the top of the stems forming an umbrella. Plant for wet land use to accent water gardens.
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| Common Name | papyrus |
| Landscape Zone | LZ2 |
| Firewise Rating | NOT Firewise (4) |
| Urban Use | Medium |
| Invasive | No |
| Native | No |
| Utility Use | Yes |
| Ladder Potential without Pruning | Yes |
| Cold Hardiness Zone | 7 |
| Heat Tolerance Zone | 10 |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Soil pH | Adaptable |
| Tolerance to Poorly Drained Soils | High |
| Salt Tolerance | Yes |
| Drought Resistance | Medium |
| Pest Resistance | Medium |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Plant Form | Vase |
| Plant Height Mature Size in feet | 5 |
| Plant Height Mature Size in meters | 1.5 |
| Trunk Size | Multi-stem < 6, |
| Bark | Smooth |
| Leaf Arrangement | Alternate |
| Leaf Persistance | Evergreen |
| Leaf Color | Green Green & White |
| Leaf Type | Compound |
| Leaf Characteristics | Papery-thin |
