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Bring a touch of history and elegance to your garden with Egyptian Papyrus (Cyperus papyrus), an heirloom plant once cherished along the Nile. Known for its tall, graceful stems topped with umbrella-like clusters of green bracts, Papyrus adds drama and beauty to pondsides, water features, or ornamental containers. A true garden favorite, its also easy to grow in consistently moist soil.
Plant Type: Perennial aquatic ornamental plant
Seed Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO, High-Quality Seeds
Growth Habit: Tall, upright stems with umbrella-shaped foliage heads
Height: Can grow 48 ft tall in ideal conditions
Blooming Season: Summer to early autumn (seasonal bloomer)
Uses: Water gardens, ponds, containers, ornamental landscaping
Suitable For: Outdoor ponds, bog gardens, large containers, decorative borders
Soil Preparation: Use rich, fertile soil that retains moisture; thrives in wet or boggy areas.
Sowing Depth: Scatter seeds on the surface of moist soil and press lightlydo not bury deeply.
Watering: Keep soil constantly wet; ideal for shallow water planting.
Sunlight: Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.
Temperature: Germinates best at 2028C (6882F). Protect from frost.
Germination Time: Typically 2130 days under proper conditions.
Transplanting: If sown in trays, move seedlings carefully into containers or shallow ponds.
Care Tips: Provide abundant water at all times; cut back old stems to encourage new growth.