![]() ![]() Until next time, I’m horticulturist Gary Bachman enjoying our Southern Gardening. But even if they don’t come back the next spring, if the home gardener just treated them as annuals, and brought a plant or two each year, the rate to growth and the unique texture would be worth it. In Mississippi, in zone 8 and 9, the plant will typically die back to the ground and return the next year. Papyrus generally aren’t hardy when freezing temperatures occur. The flower clusters appear at the ends of these rays. There is even baby Tut which at less than two-feet tall would be fantastic in a container.Īll three papyrus sections feature triangular green stems topped by an umbrella inflorescence with hundreds of thread like-rays. I grew Prince Tut in my landscape in a large terracotta container that is perfect for displaying the three-foot tall plant. If you want that exotic look but have a small growing space, there are a couple of smaller choices. ![]() And the dramatic appearance makes for a great conversation with the connection to the distant past. King Tut is a member of the same papyrus family of plants that the Egyptians used to make paper. This grass-like plant can easily grow to six feet tall and has a striking presence in the landscape. Egyptian Papyrus adds graceful, dramatic height to any landscape, large container or water feature. One plant that drew a lot of attention in our trial gardens this year was the exotic looking King Tut Papyrus. Cyperus papyrus King Tut is a vigorous, grass-like foliage plant with giant, fine bladed pom-poms on top. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage.This is a relatively low maintenance plant, and is best cleaned up in early spring before it resumes active growth for the season. Southern Gardening with Gary Bachman is produced by the Mississippi State University Extension Service. King Tut Egyptian Papyrus is an herbaceous perennial with an upright spreading habit of growth. It is best to keep the soil moist, but once established Price Tut has can be surprisingly tolerant of dry conditions. King Tut Papyrus is a must have landscape plant for next year today on Southern Gardening. Prince Tut will also do well when planted in normal garden beds. Host: Gary Bachman, Ornamental Horticulture Specialist ![]()
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