Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Sedge or Rush
Tender Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Papyrus
Antirrhinum majus , Antirrhinum virga , Antirrhinum orontium
Habitat
Grassland, Wet lands
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Brown
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Keep the Soil well drained, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
-
cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
10-15-10 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Formal Garden, Informal Hedge, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Other Uses
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cyperus papyrus
ANTIRRHINUM majus 'Black Prince'
Common Name
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
Snapdragon
In Hindi
dwarf papyrus
snapdragon
In German
Zwerg Papyrus
Löwenmaul
In French
papyrus nain
muflier
In Spanish
papiro enano
boca de dragón
In Greek
νάνος πάπυρο
snapdragon
In Portuguese
papiro anão
snapdragon
In Polish
krasnolud papirus
lwia paszcza
In Latin
P. papyrus
snapdragon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Scrophulariales
Family
Cyperaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Snapdragon
Season and care of Dwarf Papyrus and Snapdragon is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Papyrus and Snapdragon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Snapdragon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Snapdragon is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Snapdragon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Papyrus and Snapdragon Physical Information
Dwarf Papyrus and Snapdragon physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Snapdragon height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Papyrus and Snapdragon are as follows:
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Snapdragon flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Pink
- Snapdragon leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Snapdragon
Care of Dwarf Papyrus and Snapdragon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done and Snapdragon pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, 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 Snapdragon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.