Cyperus haspan (Dwarf Papyrus)
Cyperus haspan (Dwarf Papyrus) is a rhizomatous aquatic perennial forming a tuft of upright, three-angled, green stems. Atop the stem rests a rounded spiked umbel of yellow-green florets that turn bronze in late summer. Providing year-round interest, this member of the sedge family is a charming addition to the water garden thanks to its delicate evergreen appearance and fireworks-like flower heads.
Cyperus haspan (Dwarf Papyrus) is a rhizomatous aquatic perennial forming a tuft of upright, three-angled, green stems. Atop the stem rests a rounded spiked umbel of yellow-green florets that turn bronze in late summer. Providing year-round interest, this member of the sedge family is a charming addition to the water garden thanks to its delicate evergreen appearance and fireworks-like flower heads. While papyrus plants are perennials in warm climates, many gardeners use them as if they were annuals in colder climates. In ponds, plant in a basket as it may be invasive.
- Grows up to 12-30 in. tall (30-75 cm) and 24 in. wide (60 cm).
- Performs best in full sun or partial shade in wet soils. While it thrives in consistently moist garden soil, it can also be planted in standing water to 3-5 in. deep (7-12 cm).
- This architectural grass is highly versatile. It may be grown at the edge of a pond or water garden, in boggy areas, in shallow water and in containers.
- Virtually disease and pest free
- Cut back dead stems and culms in fall.
- Propagated by division or by rooted plantlets that form when the flower heads touch the water or by cutting off the flower head and floating it upside down in water.
- Native to the Southeastern United States, the West Indies, Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Old World.
- Find where Cyperus haspan is invasive in the U.S.
Requirements
Hardiness | 9 – 11 |
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Plant Type | Aquatic Plants, Ornamental Grasses, Perennials |
Plant Family | Cyperus |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early,Mid,Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)FallWinter |
Height | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 24″ (60cm) |
Water Needs | High |
Maintenance | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Poorly Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Native Plants | United States, Southeast, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Southwest, Texas |
Tolerance | Wet Soil |
Garden Uses | Bog Gardens, Patio and Containers, Ponds and Streams, Rain Gardens, Water Gardens |
Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden |