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| Description | Dwarf Papyrus (Cyperus prolifer) is a dwarf version of the much larger Papyrus grass. |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | (SEYE-per-us) |
| Plant Type | Grass Ornamental |
| Hardiness Zone | 9-11 |
| Sunlight | full, light shade, 1/2 day sun |
| Moisture | constant moisture |
| Soil & Site | moist |
| Temperature | -20 to -25 degrees F |
| Flowers | borne in brown spikes |
| Stems | rhyzomes |
| Dimensions | 2 plus feet tall, spreads by rhyzomes |
| Propagation | seeds, division |
| Native Site | southern Africa, Madagascar, Mascarene Islands |
| Misc Facts | Incorrectly named Cyperus papyrus nana |
| Notes & Reference | #92-The Encyclopedia of Ornamental Grass (John Greenlee), #222-The Encyclopedia of Grasses for Livable Landscapes (Rick Darke) |
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