Compact Giant Papyrus (Cyperus percamenthus)

Compact Giant Papyrus (Cyperus percamenthus)

Compact Giant Papyrus is a very popular plant with water gardeners. An excellent marginal plant, it looks like Egyptian Papyrus, but is much shorter and compact, making it easier to maintain in smaller water features. The mop-like heads grow 10" to 12" across and the plant stands 30" to 36" tall. The sturdy stems help protect this plant from wind damage. Also known as Dwarf Giant Papyrus, not to be confused with dwarf papyrus (Cyperus haspan) or giant papyrus (Cyperus giganteus)! Easy to winter over as a houseplant in colder regions.

Hardiness Zone: 9-11
Planting Container: We recommend a 2 gallon solid planting container or a medium planting bag.
Light Requirements: full sun to part shade
Height: 30" to 36" - Spread: 12" to 24" Wide
Water Depth: Moist soil or water up to 4" deep (Maximum water depth is for mature bog plants)

FERTILIZING: For best health and growth, we recommend fertilizing regularly (unless using the plants in a plant filtration system!). Use Pondtabbs 20 count, 60 count, or 300 count for fast release, or Aquascape 6 count or 12 count capsules for slow release (once a year) fertilizing. Aquascape is preferred for low maintenance, but Pondtabbs are useful in Spring when Aquascape is slow to start in low temperatures. Pondtabbs are also useful for a quick extra nutrient push for extra bloom, and for mid-summer fertilizing of a new plant (we don't recommend using slow release fertilizer in mid-summer or later in cold climates, as plants should run out of fertilizer at the end of the year to encourage dormancy in cold climates).

Plants are shipped bare root or in starter pots, and will require planting upon arrival. For in depth planting and care instructions visit our Planting and Care Instructions for Shallow Water and Bog Plants.

For information on using plants for pond filtration, please read our blog on this topic!