Cyperus prolifer (Dwarf Papyrus)
Cyperus prolifer (Dwarf Papyrus)
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Cyperus prolifer, commonly known as Dwarf Papyrus, is an attractive aquatic sedge valued for its fine, umbrella-like green foliage and dense clumping habit. Native to eastern Africa, it forms elegant colonies through underground rhizomes, creating a lush, grass-like texture ideal for water features and wet garden areas.
Perfect for pond edges, water gardens, containers, and indoor displays, Dwarf Papyrus thrives in consistently moist or standing water conditions. Its soft architectural form and natural filtering ability make it both a decorative and functional plant in aquatic landscapes.

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Mature height
0.5 to 1m
Mature width
0.5 to 1m
Spacing
0.5 to 1m
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen in warm climates
Foliage
Fresh bright green umbrella-like foliage with fine grass-like flower spikelets
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Warm seasons (spring to summer)
Sun tolerance
Full sun to light shade
Maintenance
Medium
Root System
Rhizomatous spreading root system requiring moisture control in contained settings