Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
North America, Canada, Mexico, China
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Grassland, Wet lands
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Brown
Orange, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown, Light brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Rust, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
Scratches
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Biodegradable plastics production, Soil conservation
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Used to feed livestock
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Cyperus papyrus
PANICUM virgatum 'Dallas Blues'
Common Name
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
Dallas Blues Switchgrass, Switchgrass
In Hindi
dwarf papyrus
Dallas Blues Grass
In German
Zwerg Papyrus
Dallas Blues Grass
In French
papyrus nain
Dallas Blues Grass
In Spanish
papiro enano
Dallas azules Hierba
In Greek
νάνος πάπυρο
Dallas Blues Grass
In Portuguese
papiro anão
Dallas azuis da grama
In Polish
krasnolud papirus
Dallas Blues Grass
In Latin
P. papyrus
Dallas Blues Grass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Dallas Blues Grass
Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Dallas Blues Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Dallas Blues Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dallas Blues Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dallas Blues Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dallas Blues Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Papyrus and Dallas Blues Grass Physical Information
Dwarf Papyrus and Dallas Blues Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Dallas Blues Grass height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Dallas Blues Grass are as follows:
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Dallas Blues Grass flower color: Orange and Purple
- Dallas Blues Grass leaf color: Blue Green and Steel Blue
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Dallas Blues Grass
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Dallas Blues Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done No pruning needed and Dallas Blues Grass 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 Dallas Blues Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.