Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Perennial
Types
C. papyrus, C. papyrus 'Nanus
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Lakes, Shores of rivers or lakes, sluggish streams and rivers, Swamps
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Tan
Light Blue, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Edible Uses
Insignificant
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
AJUGA 'Rainbow'
Common Name
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
Bugleweed, Rainbow Bugleweed
In Hindi
पेपिरस संयंत्र
Hydrangea
In German
ägyptischen Papyrus-Pflanze
Hortensie
In French
Papyrus égyptien
Hortensia
In Spanish
Papiro egipcio
Hortensia
In Greek
αιγυπτιακό πάπυρο
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Papiro egípcio
Hortênsia
In Polish
Papiro egipcio
Hortensja
Family
Cyperaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Egyptian Papyrus and Bugleweed
Season and care of Egyptian Papyrus and Bugleweed is important to know. While considering everything about Egyptian Papyrus and Bugleweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Egyptian Papyrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bugleweed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Egyptian Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bugleweed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Egyptian Papyrus is Neutral and for Bugleweed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Egyptian Papyrus and Bugleweed Physical Information
Egyptian Papyrus and Bugleweed physical information is very important for comparison. Egyptian Papyrus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Bugleweed height is 10.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Egyptian Papyrus and Bugleweed are as follows:
Egyptian Papyrus flower color: Tan
Egyptian Papyrus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Bugleweed flower color: Light Blue and Dark Blue
- Bugleweed leaf color: Green, Pink, Bronze and Ivory
Care of Egyptian Papyrus and Bugleweed
Care of Egyptian Papyrus and Bugleweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Egyptian Papyrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bugleweed pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Egyptian Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bugleweed needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.