Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Sedge or Rush
Origin
North-Central United States, Canada
World/Pandemic
Habitat
Moist Soils
Grassland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
7-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Gold, Brown
Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs
-
Other Uses
-
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CAREX muskingumensis 'Ice Fountains'
Cyperus papyrus
Common Name
Palm Sedge
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
In Hindi
Palm Sedge
dwarf papyrus
In German
Palm Sedge
Zwerg Papyrus
In French
Palm Sedge
papyrus nain
In Spanish
Palm Sedge
papiro enano
In Greek
Palm Sedge
νάνος πάπυρο
In Portuguese
Palm Sedge
papiro anão
In Polish
Palm Sedge
krasnolud papirus
In Latin
Palm Sedge
P. papyrus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Lillosida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Palm Sedge and Dwarf Papyrus
Season and care of Palm Sedge and Dwarf Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Palm Sedge and Dwarf Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Palm Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Palm Sedge is Loam and for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Palm Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Palm Sedge and Dwarf Papyrus Physical Information
Palm Sedge and Dwarf Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Palm Sedge height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Palm Sedge and Dwarf Papyrus are as follows:
Palm Sedge flower color: Gold and Brown
Palm Sedge leaf color: White and Green
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
- Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Care of Palm Sedge and Dwarf Papyrus
Care of Palm Sedge and Dwarf Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Palm Sedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done . In summer Palm Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.