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Cyperus papyrus King Tut® (King Tut® papyrus)

Cyperus papyrus King Tut® Photo/Illustration: Courtesy of www.provenwinners.com

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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Cyperus papyrus King Tut® sih-PEER-us pah-PY-rus Common Name: King Tut® papyrus 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.
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 Flower
Uses Container, Waterside
Style Water Garden
Seasonal Interest Summer Interest
Type Annuals,Rushes and Sedges

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