Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
World/Pandemic
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Grassland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-11
Sunset Zone
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
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Indigo, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Bronze, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Foliage diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Dermatitis, Diaphoresis
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
-
Other Uses
Used as a condiment, Used in making tea, Used to flavour soups
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
SASSAFRAS albidum
Cyperus papyrus
Common Name
Sassafras
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
In Hindi
Sassafras
dwarf papyrus
In German
Sassafras
Zwerg Papyrus
In French
Sassafras
papyrus nain
In Spanish
Sasafrás
papiro enano
In Greek
σασάφρα
νάνος πάπυρο
In Portuguese
sassafrás
papiro anão
In Polish
Sassafras
krasnolud papirus
In Latin
Sassafras
P. papyrus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lauraceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Sassafras and Dwarf Papyrus
Season and care of Sassafras and Dwarf Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Sassafras and Dwarf Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sassafras season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sassafras is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sassafras is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sassafras and Dwarf Papyrus Physical Information
Sassafras and Dwarf Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Sassafras height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Sassafras and Dwarf Papyrus are as follows:
Sassafras flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Sassafras leaf color: Green
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
- Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Care of Sassafras and Dwarf Papyrus
Care of Sassafras and Dwarf Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sassafras pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done . In summer Sassafras 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.