Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Africa
Types
Turtlehead, Leadwort, Aster
C. papyrus, C. papyrus 'Nanus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
bottomlands, Thickets, Woods
Lakes, Shores of rivers or lakes, sluggish streams and rivers, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Brown, Green
Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Flowering Plant
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Grass like
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Rodents
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CHASMANTHIUM latifolium
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
Common Name
Indian Woodoats, Northern Sea Oats
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
In Hindi
Northern Sea Oats
पेपिरस संयंत्र
In German
Northern Seehafer
ägyptischen Papyrus-Pflanze
In French
Northern Sea Oats
Papyrus égyptien
In Spanish
Avena del mar del Norte
Papiro egipcio
In Greek
Βόρεια Θάλασσα Βρώμη
αιγυπτιακό πάπυρο
In Portuguese
Northern Sea Oats
Papiro egípcio
In Polish
Północna część Morza Owies
Papiro egipcio
In Latin
Avene mari septentrionali
CHARTA
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Family
Poaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Chasmanthieae
Cariceae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Cyperoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Northern Sea Oats and Egyptian Papyrus
Season and care of Northern Sea Oats and Egyptian Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Northern Sea Oats and Egyptian Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northern Sea Oats season is Fall and Winter and Egyptian Papyrus season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Northern Sea Oats is Clay, Loam and for Egyptian Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Northern Sea Oats is Acidic, Neutral and for Egyptian Papyrus is Neutral.
Northern Sea Oats and Egyptian Papyrus Physical Information
Northern Sea Oats and Egyptian Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Northern Sea Oats height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Egyptian Papyrus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Northern Sea Oats and Egyptian Papyrus are as follows:
Northern Sea Oats flower color: Brown and Green
Northern Sea Oats leaf color: Light Green
Egyptian Papyrus flower color: Tan
- Egyptian Papyrus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Northern Sea Oats and Egyptian Papyrus
Care of Northern Sea Oats and Egyptian Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Northern Sea Oats pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Egyptian Papyrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Northern Sea Oats needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Egyptian Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.