Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Sedge or Rush
Origin
World/Pandemic
North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Wet lands
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Brown
Gold, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Bulbs
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
Not Available
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
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bulbs
Other Uses
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bog Garden, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Cyperus papyrus
CAREX muskingumensis 'Ice Fountains'
Common Name
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
Palm Sedge
In Hindi
dwarf papyrus
Palm Sedge
In German
Zwerg Papyrus
Palm Sedge
In French
papyrus nain
Palm Sedge
In Spanish
papiro enano
Palm Sedge
In Greek
νάνος πάπυρο
Palm Sedge
In Portuguese
papiro anão
Palm Sedge
In Polish
krasnolud papirus
Palm Sedge
In Latin
P. papyrus
Palm Sedge
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lillosida
Family
Cyperaceae
Cyperaceae
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 Palm Sedge
Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Palm Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Palm Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Palm Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Palm Sedge is Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Palm Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Papyrus and Palm Sedge Physical Information
Dwarf Papyrus and Palm Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Palm Sedge height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Palm Sedge are as follows:
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Palm Sedge flower color: Gold and Brown
- Palm Sedge leaf color: White and Green
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Palm Sedge
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Palm Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done No pruning needed and Palm Sedge 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 Palm Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.