July- Flower of the Month - Egyptian Papyrus

- Cyperus Papyrus - •Recommended Temperature Zone: Sunset: 16, 17, 23,24, USDA: 10 •Frost Tolerance: Needs some protection in the coldest part of the range. •Sun Exposure: Any to full sun. •Origin: Was cultivated by ancient Egyptians for many uses, including paper. •Growth Habits: Bog plant by nature. Evergreen sedge, reaches up to 10 feet. Protect from strong winds. Can be grown (or wintered over, in cold areas) indoors as a house plant. Description: Tall, graceful, dark green stems 6-10ft. high topped with clusters of green threadlike parts to 1½ft. long, (longer than small base leaves). The very minute flowers are bisexual or unisexual. •Watering Needs: Grows in a shallow pool in water, or in a moist soil. •Propragation: Clump division. I bought 2 of these for the back yard ponds. I tried one just in a saucer of water, it really soaked up the water with the temp at 110° so I moved it into my other pond. They look great! And are turtle proof!

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