Papyrus Plant
Cyperus
Elegant aquatic sedges for stunning water gardens and lush pond margins.
- Plant Type
- Ornamental Grasses
- Width
- 1-2 Ft.
- Height
- 3-5 Ft.
- USDA hardiness zone
- 4 - 11
- Sun requirements
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Design image count
- 3
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Cyperus is a diverse genus of approximately 700 sedge species found globally in tropical and temperate wetlands. These plants typically exhibit a clumping growth habit with distinctive triangular stems and grass-like foliage. Many species, such as the iconic papyrus and umbrella palm, are prized for their architectural form in water gardens and pond margins. They thrive in wet, boggy soils or standing water, preferring full sun to partial shade. Their rapid growth and unique textures make them excellent for mass plantings, containers, or as graceful accents in aquatic landscapes.