The herbaceous perennial Cyperus papyrus (Egyptian papyrus papirus the bulrush of the Bible) bears showy, faded orange, plume shaped and repeat-blooming blossoms during mid summer to early fall. This plant is clump forming and has showy, glossy and evergreen foliage that is greyish green and pale lime in colour. Showy fruit are produced by Cyperus papyrus (Egyptian papyrus papirus the bulrush of the Bible). Cyperus papyrus (Egyptian papyrus papirus the bulrush of the Bible) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses
Bog, container, culinary, house plant, pond and specimen.
Special Characteristics
Cyperus papyrus tolerates wet sites.
Cautions
The growth rate of Cyperus papyrus (Egyptian papyrus papirus the bulrush of the Bible) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout. Depending upon your local conditions, Cyperus papyrus (Egyptian papyrus papirus the bulrush of the Bible) may be invasive. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.
