Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa
Southwestern United States, Mexico
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
Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
10, 11, 12, 13
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Tan
Hot Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
constipation, Stomach pain, Swelling, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
PENSTEMON parryi
Common Name
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
Parry's Beardtongue
In Hindi
पेपिरस संयंत्र
penstemon parryi
In German
ägyptischen Papyrus-Pflanze
penstemon parryi
In French
Papyrus égyptien
penstemon parryi
In Spanish
Papiro egipcio
parryi penstemon
In Greek
αιγυπτιακό πάπυρο
penstemon parryi
In Portuguese
Papiro egípcio
parryi penstemon
In Polish
Papiro egipcio
penstemon parryi
In Latin
CHARTA
Persicaria californicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Agaricomycetes
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cariceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Egyptian Papyrus and Penstemon Parryi
Wondering what are the properties of Egyptian Papyrus and Penstemon Parryi? We provide you with everything About Egyptian Papyrus and Penstemon Parryi. Egyptian Papyrus doesn't have thorns and Penstemon Parryi doesn't have thorns. Also Egyptian Papyrus does not have fragrant flowers. Egyptian Papyrus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Penstemon Parryi has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Egyptian Papyrus and Penstemon Parryi and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Egyptian Papyrus and Penstemon Parryi
Season and care of Egyptian Papyrus and Penstemon Parryi is important to know. While considering everything about Egyptian Papyrus and Penstemon Parryi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Egyptian Papyrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Penstemon Parryi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Egyptian Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Penstemon Parryi is Sand while the PH of soil for Egyptian Papyrus is Neutral and for Penstemon Parryi is Neutral, Alkaline.
Egyptian Papyrus and Penstemon Parryi Physical Information
Egyptian Papyrus and Penstemon Parryi physical information is very important for comparison. Egyptian Papyrus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Penstemon Parryi height is 90.00 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Egyptian Papyrus and Penstemon Parryi are as follows:
Egyptian Papyrus flower color: Tan
Egyptian Papyrus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Penstemon Parryi flower color: Hot Pink
- Penstemon Parryi leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Egyptian Papyrus and Penstemon Parryi
Care of Egyptian Papyrus and Penstemon Parryi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Egyptian Papyrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Penstemon Parryi 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 Penstemon Parryi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.