Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Africa
Types
Greener Pastures
C. papyrus, C. papyrus 'Nanus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland
Lakes, Shores of rivers or lakes, sluggish streams and rivers, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 3
12-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ERAGROSTIS spectabilis
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
Common Name
Purple Lovegrass
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
In Hindi
eragrostis spectabilis
पेपिरस संयंत्र
In German
eragrostis spectabilis
ägyptischen Papyrus-Pflanze
In French
eragrostis spectabilis
Papyrus égyptien
In Spanish
Eragrostis spectabilis
Papiro egipcio
In Greek
eragrostis spectabilis
αιγυπτιακό πάπυρο
In Portuguese
Eragrostis spectabilis
Papiro egípcio
In Polish
Eragrostis okazałe
Papiro egipcio
In Latin
Eragrostis spectabilis
CHARTA
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Family
Poaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Eragrostideae
Cariceae
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Cyperoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Purple Lovegrass and Egyptian Papyrus
Season and care of Purple Lovegrass and Egyptian Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Purple Lovegrass and Egyptian Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purple Lovegrass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Egyptian Papyrus season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Purple Lovegrass is Loam, Sand and for Egyptian Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Purple Lovegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Egyptian Papyrus is Neutral.
Purple Lovegrass and Egyptian Papyrus Physical Information
Purple Lovegrass and Egyptian Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Purple Lovegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Egyptian Papyrus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Purple Lovegrass and Egyptian Papyrus are as follows:
Purple Lovegrass flower color: Purple
Purple Lovegrass leaf color: Light Green
Egyptian Papyrus flower color: Tan
- Egyptian Papyrus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Purple Lovegrass and Egyptian Papyrus
Care of Purple Lovegrass and Egyptian Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purple Lovegrass pruning is done 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 Purple Lovegrass 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.