Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
World/Pandemic
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean
Types
Not available
Evergreen
Habitat
Grassland, Wet lands
Coastal Regions, Pastures
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
5-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-7
12 - 3
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Brown
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
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
Medium
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, 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves
Other Uses
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Cyperus papyrus
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris 'Regal Mist'
Common Name
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
Pink Muhly Grass, Texas Muhly Grass
In Hindi
dwarf papyrus
pink muhly grass
In German
Zwerg Papyrus
pink muhly grass
In French
papyrus nain
pink muhly grass
In Spanish
papiro enano
pink muhly grass
In Greek
νάνος πάπυρο
pink muhly grass
In Portuguese
papiro anão
pink muhly grass
In Polish
krasnolud papirus
pink muhly grass
In Latin
P. papyrus
pink muhly grass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Cyperus
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Pink Muhly Grass
Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Pink Muhly Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Pink Muhly Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pink Muhly Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pink Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Papyrus and Pink Muhly Grass Physical Information
Dwarf Papyrus and Pink Muhly Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Pink Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Pink Muhly Grass are as follows:
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Pink Muhly Grass flower color: Pink
- Pink Muhly Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Pink Muhly Grass
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Pink Muhly Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done No pruning needed and Pink Muhly 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 Pink Muhly Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.