Graceful Grasses® Queen Tut Dwarf Papyrus

Graceful Grasses® Queen Tut is a compact dwarf papyrus grown for its bright green, umbrella-like foliage. It reaches 18–24 inches tall and spreads 12–18 inches, making an upright accent for containers, borders, and water-side plantings ([Proven Winners](https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/cyperus/graceful-grasses-queen-tut-dwarf-papyrus-cyperus-prolifer)). ## Growing Conditions Grow Queen Tut in full sun to part shade and keep its root zone consistently moist. Proven Winners lists it for hardiness zones 9a–11b, and describes it as heat tolerant; in colder climates it is grown as an annual. It can grow in wet soil and suits pond edges or water gardens, though the crown should remain above water ([Proven Winners](https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/cyperus/graceful-grasses-queen-tut-dwarf-papyrus-cyperus-prolifer)). ## Landscape Use Its fountain of narrow stems and umbrella-shaped foliage adds height and movement to a mixed container. Use it as a thriller, in a moist border, or in groups where the bright green foliage can repeat along a water feature. The plant is grown primarily for foliage rather than showy flowers ([Proven Winners](https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/cyperus/graceful-grasses-queen-tut-dwarf-papyrus-cyperus-prolifer)). ## Maintenance Keep soil wet or the container reservoir filled through warm weather. Remove damaged stems as needed; deadheading is not required. Protect the crown from prolonged submersion, and grow it as an annual where winter temperatures fall below its listed range ([Proven Winners](https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/cyperus/graceful-grasses-queen-tut-dwarf-papyrus-cyperus-prolifer)).