Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Sedge or Rush
Flowering Plants
Origin
Africa
Hybrid origin, North America
Types
C. papyrus, C. papyrus 'Nanus
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lakes, Shores of rivers or lakes, sluggish streams and rivers, Swamps
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Tan
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Rabbits
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
Food for animals, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
Phlox paniculata 'Sherbet Cocktail'
Common Name
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
Hybrid Phlox, Sherbet Cocktail Garden Phlox
In Hindi
पेपिरस संयंत्र
Hybrid Phlox
In German
ägyptischen Papyrus-Pflanze
Hybrid Phlox
In French
Papyrus égyptien
Phlox Hybrid
In Spanish
Papiro egipcio
Phlox híbrido
In Greek
αιγυπτιακό πάπυρο
υβριδικά Phlox
In Portuguese
Papiro egípcio
Phlox híbrido
In Polish
Papiro egipcio
Hybrydowy Phlox
In Latin
CHARTA
Hybrid Phlox
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Agaricomycetes
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cariceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Egyptian Papyrus and Hybrid Phlox
Season and care of Egyptian Papyrus and Hybrid Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Egyptian Papyrus and Hybrid Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Egyptian Papyrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hybrid Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Egyptian Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hybrid Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Egyptian Papyrus is Neutral and for Hybrid Phlox is Neutral.
Egyptian Papyrus and Hybrid Phlox Physical Information
Egyptian Papyrus and Hybrid Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Egyptian Papyrus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Hybrid Phlox height is 65.00 cm and width 55.00 cm. The color specification of Egyptian Papyrus and Hybrid Phlox are as follows:
Egyptian Papyrus flower color: Tan
Egyptian Papyrus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Hybrid Phlox flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Hybrid Phlox leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Egyptian Papyrus and Hybrid Phlox
Care of Egyptian Papyrus and Hybrid Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Egyptian Papyrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hybrid Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Egyptian Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hybrid Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.