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We also grow the full size species, Cyperus papyrus. Our thanks to Randy McDonald of McDonald Water Gardens in Reseda, CA for our original stock on this plant. We are now using the cultivar name 'Dwarf Form' to describe this plant to avoid confusion with another taller plant being marketed under the name we previously used.
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The late Greg Speichert, aquatic plant specialist and author (with wife Sue) of the "Encyclopedia of Water Garden Plants" (Timber Press, 2004) provided us with the background material on this plant, as published in the International Society of Horticultural Science and suggested we change the name. This plant has been marketed in the US since 2004 under the invalid name Cyperus papyrus percamentus. It was also found to be considerably more shade tolerant than the full-sized plants that it was beind being compared to.
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In the course of this research a dwarf form of papyrus was isolated and it was determined that it was not only dwarf but grew with thicker stems and with more flower peduncles (the tassels at the top of a Cyperus stem) that were more compact than those on the full-sized papyrus. This plant was discovered in 1993 during a Cyperus propagation research project at Kagawa University in Japan. Its compact habit and shade tolerance make it well-suited to a smaller water garden but also make it a great addition to the large pond. Plant it up to 12 inches deep in water or in rich moist soil in full sun to medium shade (more shade tolerant than regular papyrus). This plant is a vigorous grower in or out of water. Synonyms: Ĭyperus papyrus 'Tutankhamun' (Little Giant Papyrus) - This is a diminutive form of Egyptian papyrus, growing to only 2 to 3 feet tall. This is an archive page preserved for informational use. Note: This plant is not currently for sale. Cyperus papyrus 'Dwarf Form' at San Marcos GrowersĬyperus papyrus 'Dwarf Form' - Little Giant Papyrus