Cleopatra Papyrus
Cyperus prolifer
SY-per-us PROH-lih-fer
Annuals: Ornamental Grass
Min. Temp
Tender: 36°
A vigorous grower with umbrella shaped leaf bracts. Makes an exotic, tropical centerpiece.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Blooming Time
Early Spring - to hard frost, if proper care is given
Habit
Upright
Height
12–18 in
Spread
18–24 in
Form
Umbel
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Design
Thriller
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Fast
Traits
Decorative Grass
Tolerance/Resistance
Tolerates standing water
Attracts
Attracts Birds; Attracts Beneficial Insects
Uses/Placement
Standing Water
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Sun
Soil Texture
Silty
Soil Drainage
Poorly drained
Soil Moisture
Wet
Soil PH
Neutral: 6.5-7.0
PH Tolerance
Prefers neutral soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost, Peat Moss
Fertilizer
Heavy Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Geranium, Hanging Baskets & Pansies
Fertilizer Timing
Daily in a basket/container. Weekly in the ground.
Micronutrients
Iron (Fe), Magnesium (Mg), Calcium (Ca), Zinc (Zn), Manganese (Mn), Boron (B)
Care
Care Level
Moderate
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Non-Spreading
Propagation Method
Wind Pollinated
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Spring Division