Giant papyrus or Egyptian paper reed (Cyperus papyrus)
- Hardiness: Zones 9-10; normally grown as a container plant
- Height: 10 to 15 feet
- Flower: Large, onion like 1 foot inflerences in summer; long bracts form arching sprays
- Foliage: Produces strong leafless stem
- Comments: Sun to partial shade; can be used in water gardens or as a houseplant; keep moist or grow in
- standing water; spreads by rhizomes; plant in 20 gallon pot
- Cultivars/Species: N/A