Dwarf Papyrus

Broomsedge

About Dwarf Papyrus and Broomsedge

Dwarf Papyrus

Broomsedge

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Sedge or Rush

Grass

Origin

World/Pandemic

United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas

Types

Papyrus

Virginia water horehound

Number of Varieties

15-

0 40000

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Habitat

Grassland, Wet lands

Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-115-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-7

9 - 1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24

Habit

Spreading

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.30 cm60.96 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm30.48 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Green, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Orange, Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Tan, Sandy Brown

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Poorly Drained

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Pollution, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers

Divison, Root Division, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Poorly Drained

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

can go long without fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

Sometimes

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Itchiness, Skin rash

Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Root, Seeds, Stem

Other Uses

Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant

Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens

Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cyperus papyrus

ANDROPOGON virginicus

Common Name

Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus

Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem

In Hindi

dwarf papyrus

Broomsedge grass

In German

Zwerg Papyrus

broomsedge Gras

In French

papyrus nain

broomsedge herbe

In Spanish

papiro enano

hierba Broomsedge

In Greek

νάνος πάπυρο

Broomsedge γρασίδι

In Portuguese

papiro anão

Broomsedge grama

In Polish

krasnolud papirus

Broomsedge trawy

In Latin

P. papyrus

Broomsedge herba

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Poales

Cyperales

Family

Cyperaceae

Poaceae

Genus

Cyperus

Andropogon

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Andropogoneae

Subfamily

Panicoideae

Number of Species

7001

1 27800

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Properties of Dwarf Papyrus and Broomsedge

Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Papyrus and Broomsedge? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Papyrus and Broomsedge. Dwarf Papyrus doesn't have thorns and Broomsedge doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Papyrus does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Papyrus has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Skin rash and Broomsedge has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Skin rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Dwarf Papyrus and Broomsedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Broomsedge

Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Broomsedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Dwarf Papyrus and Broomsedge Physical Information

Dwarf Papyrus and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Broomsedge are as follows:

Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Broomsedge flower color:
Broomsedge leaf color: Green

Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Broomsedge

Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done and Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.