Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Perennial
Origin
Africa
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
C. papyrus, C. papyrus 'Nanus
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Habitat
Lakes, Shores of rivers or lakes, sluggish streams and rivers, Swamps
Fields, marshes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
H1, H2, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Tan
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Mosaic potyvirus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
IRIS fulva
Common Name
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
Copper iris
In Hindi
पेपिरस संयंत्र
Copper Iris
In German
ägyptischen Papyrus-Pflanze
Copper Iris
In French
Papyrus égyptien
Copper Iris
In Spanish
Papiro egipcio
Cobre Iris
In Greek
αιγυπτιακό πάπυρο
χαλκός Iris
In Portuguese
Papiro egípcio
Copper Iris
In Polish
Papiro egipcio
Miedź Iris
In Latin
CHARTA
Iris Copper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Agaricomycetes
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Egyptian Papyrus and Copper Iris
Season and care of Egyptian Papyrus and Copper Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Egyptian Papyrus and Copper Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Egyptian Papyrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copper Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Egyptian Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Egyptian Papyrus is Neutral and for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Egyptian Papyrus and Copper Iris Physical Information
Egyptian Papyrus and Copper Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Egyptian Papyrus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Egyptian Papyrus and Copper Iris are as follows:
Egyptian Papyrus flower color: Tan
Egyptian Papyrus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
- Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Egyptian Papyrus and Copper Iris
Care of Egyptian Papyrus and Copper Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Egyptian Papyrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Copper Iris 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 Copper Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.