The document describes the papyrus plant, a graceful clumping reed native to Africa that grows 6-10 feet tall. It has distinctive tufts at the top of its stems and needs regular water and protection from wind to thrive in sun or light shade in most soil types, where it can be used near pools or ponds and is hardy down to 20-25°F.

1. Cyperus papyrus
Papyrus
Graceful clumping reed with distinctive
"tufts" at tops of stems. Protect from wind.
Needs regular water.
Reed
Native to Africa
6-10' tall
Sun or light shade
Most soils
Keep moist
Hardy to 20-25°F
Use at pool or pond side, even pot sunk in
pond ok.
suncrestnurseries.com
Cyperus papyrus
Papyrus
Graceful clumping reed with distinctive
"tufts" at tops of stems. Protect from wind.
Needs regular water.
Reed
Native to Africa
6-10' tall
Sun or light shade
Most soils
Keep moist
Hardy to 20-25°F
Use at pool or pond side, even pot sunk in
pond ok.
suncrestnurseries.com