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Growing king tut papyrus
Growing king tut papyrus













growing king tut papyrus growing king tut papyrus

In the wild, papyrus can grow 16 feet tall. Mine pops out of its container like an explosion of green fireworks. I love it for its feather duster-like plumes, which have a whimsical look. It’s an obvious choice for water gardens and wet areas, but also looks great in a perennial bed, in containers anywhere you want vertical contrast. Papyrus won’t survive in temps below 35 degrees F. It’s perennial in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 9 to 11, and considered an annual everywhere else, though you might be able to overwinter the plant indoors (see below). Common names include Egyptian papyrus, bulrush, and umbrella plant. Papyrus ( Cyperus papyrus) is a water-loving sedge that spreads both by rhizomes and by seed. Best of all, papyrus is super easy to care for and a fast grower. It has great texture and a strong vertical form that contrasts with more mounding and rounded plant shapes. You might have not ever thought about what the plant looks like, or realize that it’s a wonderfully quirky addition to the garden or patio. Remember what you learned in ancient history class? Papyrus is what the Egyptians used to make paper. But not my papyrus! It’s a real statement plant, with jaunty, upright stems and feathery fronds that are as fresh and bright today as when I bought it in spring. By this point in summer many of my annuals are droopy and a bit bedraggled.















Growing king tut papyrus