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