Felder Rushing
Family
Cyperaceae
Botanical Name
CYPERUS haspan
Plant Common Name
Dwarf Papyrus
General Description
This is an aquatic or emergent tender perennial plant native to most of the tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including the southeastern United States.
A true papyrus, it has green, three-angled, soft, leafless stems which arise from brown, scaly rhizomes (underground, lateral stems). The leaves are generally absent, but a few papery leaf sheaths occur at the base of the stems that are green tinged with red or purple. The summer flowers appear in umbrella-like groups atop thin stems of varying lengths. The tiny inconspicuous flowers are compressed, green to brown and give way to brown nutlets.
A diminutive plant, dwarf papyrus is ideal for calm water edges. It prefers full sun to part shade and moist or wet soil but will grow in upland conditions if well-watered. This papyrus can be grown outdoors where hardy but cannot tolerate prolonged freezing temperatures. Where winters are cold, it should be grown in containers that can be lifted and brought indoors to overwinter. Divide the clumps to thin and propagate. Dwarf papyrus is a pretty plant for water gardens and will naturalize in boggy areas. It is also great for water containers given its compact size.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
12 - 7
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USDA Hardiness Zone
7 - 11
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Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
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Plant Type
Sedge or Rush
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade
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Height
8"-30" / 20.3cm - 76.2cm
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Width
10"-24" / 25.4cm - 61.0cm
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Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
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Native To
World/Pandemic
Growing Conditions
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Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
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Soil type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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Tolerances
Wet Site
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Growth Rate
Medium
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Water Requirements
Average Water, Ample Water
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Habit
Spreading
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Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Showy
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Flower Color
Green, Brown
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Fruit Color
Bronze, Brown
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Green
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Green
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Green
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Bark Color
Green
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Fragrant Flowers
No
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
No
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Flower Petal Number
Single
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Repeat Bloomer
Yes
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Showy Fruit
Yes
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
No
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Foliage Texture
Fine
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Foliage Sheen
Glossy
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Evergreen
No
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Showy Bark
No
