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Graceful Grasses King Tut Egyptian Papyrus - #1 Container - Proven Winners
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Description
Height 48-72 InchesWidth 36-48 InchesUse as a thriller when using in containersUnique showy plant perfect for wet areas!Although not actually a grass, King Tut Papyrus falls in the category of grass-like plants and behaves similar to grass in the garden. With triangular green stems and pendulous umbels of greenish flower spikelets, papyrus is a showy bog or water garden feature and can be planted out in very moist areas of your garden that do not support other plants. Sometimes called Niles grass or paper reed, papyrus has been used for millennia as a source for paper-like writing material.Native to Africa, this heat loving, moisture loving grass-like perennial thrives in Zone 10a through 11b. In Zones 3-9 treat it like an annual, as it's fast growing habit wont make you wait long for its tall lacy spikelets to appear. Papyrus is a versatile annual in areas of the country where winter temperatures fall below 35 degrees and a tender perennial in areas that have warmer than normal winters, dying back to the ground and reappearing in spring.Graceful Grasses King Tut Egyptian Papyrus CareWater, water, water! This plant loves water, in fact, it thrives in bog and water gardens with proper placement and care. Plant it in the water garden, being careful not to submerge the entire crown of the root in the water. In fact, it performs best in just inches of water. Do not allow it to freeze as that will spell the end of your papyrus. If planted in containers, use ones without holes for drainage to retain as much water as possible. Papyrus makes an incredible specimen plant in a fancy decorated ceramic pot.No deadheading or pruning is needed as this plant keeps its shape gracefully. Old spikelets will dry out adding visual interest, and new ones will appear quickly. In the water garden papyrus can form free floating clumps adding to its appeal as a specimen plant. In its native habitat it can form dense mats and serves as a water purifier.You can overwinter the plants, but it takes quite a bit of care and work to do so. And the plants still go dormant in the winter, so its a lot of work without a lot of reward (besides not having to buy them each year, which is really nice).To overwinter the plants, make sure they get a lot of sunlight from a south facing window or a grow light. The plants will need to maintain quite a bit of moisture, so we recommend the container has great drainage but sits on top of a 2nd container (like a small kids pool) that is filled with water so the moisture remains constant for the plant. Do not fertilize in the winter either. Last, try to keep the plant between 60 and 65 degrees for the best chances of survival.Graceful Grasses King Tut Egyptian Papyrus SpacingGrowing up to 48 to 72 inches tall and 36 to 48 inches tall, papyrus can quickly take over a small space. Allow 36 to 48 inches of space between plantings to give it plenty of room. If you would like to preserve your papyrus from one season to another in cold regions, move the container into a warm well-lit room in the house. Dividing the root is easy, a sharp knife and judicious division of the root ball will yield several viable plants for the next season, although it will reduce some of the plants vigor.Graceful Grasses® King Tut® Egyptian Papyrus Information USDA Hardiness Zones: 10-11 Flower Color(s): Green Foliage Color(s) Green Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun Height Class: Tall Height: 48-72 Inches Spread: 36-48 Inches Spacing: 36-48 Inches Habit: Upright Watering: Average Drought Tolerant: No Container Role: Thriller Use Types: Container, Landscape, Specimen or Focal Point Features: Foliage Interest, Deadheading Not Necessary Maintenance: Easy Scientific Name: Cyperus papyrus 'KingTut' Common Name: | All Plants > Annuals Proven Winners CYPKY1PW
Specifications
| Water Requirements | Average |
| Spread | 36-48 Inches |
| Usda Hardiness Zone | 10-11 |
| Plant Type | Annual |
| Habit | Upright |
| Common Name | Graceful Grasses® King Tut® Egyptian Papyrus |
| Height | 48-72 Inches |
| Container Role | Thriller |
| Flower Color(s) | Green |
| Light Exposure | Partial Sun To Full Sun |
| Drought Tolerant | No |
| Height Class | Tall |
| Maintenance | Easy |
| Foliage Color(s) | Green |
| Brand | Proven Winners |
| Use Types | Container, Landscape, Specimen Or Focal Point |
| Other Name(s) | Egyptian Paper Reed, Giant Papyrus, Paper Reed |
| Scientific Name | Cyperus Papyrus 'Kingtut' |