Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Types
Potentilla bifurca, Potentilla biennis
Papyrus
Habitat
Fields, Open Forest, Upland
Grassland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-11
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Spreading
Flower Color
-
Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
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Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, organic fertlizers, Potassium
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Menstrual Disorders, Sore throat
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
-
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
POTENTILLA 'Emilie'
Cyperus papyrus
Common Name
Cinquefoil
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
In Hindi
पंचकोण
dwarf papyrus
In German
Fingerkraut
Zwerg Papyrus
In French
potentille
papyrus nain
In Spanish
cinquefoil
papiro enano
In Greek
Πεντάφυλλο
νάνος πάπυρο
In Portuguese
cinquefoil
papiro anão
In Polish
pięciornik
krasnolud papirus
In Latin
cinquefoil
P. papyrus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Cinquefoil and Dwarf Papyrus
Season and care of Cinquefoil and Dwarf Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Cinquefoil and Dwarf Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cinquefoil season is Summer and Fall and Dwarf Papyrus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cinquefoil is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cinquefoil is Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cinquefoil and Dwarf Papyrus Physical Information
Cinquefoil and Dwarf Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Cinquefoil height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Cinquefoil and Dwarf Papyrus are as follows:
Care of Cinquefoil and Dwarf Papyrus
Care of Cinquefoil and Dwarf Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cinquefoil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done . In summer Cinquefoil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.