King Tut® papyrus (Cyperus papyrus King Tut®)
sih-PEER-us pah-PY-rus
Genus:
Cyperus
This exotic-looking beauty has a fantastic bold form and strong appeal. Its pendulous leaves sit on tall, upright stems. King Tut® is a rapid grower that makes an impressive centerpiece in the landscape. It likes wet places like water gardens or waterside and is perfect for containers without drainage holes. This papyrus is easy to grow and untroubled by pests or diseases.
Noteworthy Characteristics:
Plants may be overwintered indoors or grown as annuals.
Care:
Grow in full sun to partial shade and moderately moist to wet soil.
Problems:
Infrequent.
Overview
Height
3 ft. to 6 ft.
Spread
3 ft. to 6 ft.
Growth Pace
Fast Grower
Light
Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture
Medium to Wet
Maintenance
Low
Characteristics
Showy Foliage
Bloom Time
Late Summer,
Summer
Flower Color
Green
Uses
Container,
Waterside
Style
Water Garden
Seasonal Interest
Summer Interest
Type
Annuals