Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Europe, Asia
Types
Not available
not available
Habitat
Grassland, Wet lands
Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Grass like
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
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
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for insects, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
cultivated as pasture or hay crop, Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
Cyperus papyrus
ALOPECURUS
Common Name
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
Foxtail Grass
In Hindi
dwarf papyrus
Foxtail Grass
In German
Zwerg Papyrus
Foxtail Grass
In French
papyrus nain
Foxtail Grass
In Spanish
papiro enano
Hierba de cola de zorra
In Greek
νάνος πάπυρο
αλωπέκουρου Grass
In Portuguese
papiro anão
grama de foxtail
In Polish
krasnolud papirus
ber trawy
In Latin
P. papyrus
panicum Grass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Foxtail Grass
Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Foxtail Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Foxtail Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Foxtail Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Foxtail Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Foxtail Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Papyrus and Foxtail Grass Physical Information
Dwarf Papyrus and Foxtail Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Foxtail Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Foxtail Grass are as follows:
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Foxtail Grass flower color: White
- Foxtail Grass leaf color: Purple and Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Foxtail Grass
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Foxtail Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done No pruning needed and Foxtail Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Foxtail Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Moderate.