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Graceful Grasses® King Tut®
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Annual Cyperus papyrus |
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Cultural/Growing Information
pH: C (6 - 6.5)
EC (2:1 Extraction Method): A-B (0.6 - 0.9)
Fertilization Recommendations: M (150-200 ppm)
Rooting Out: B (65-72°F or 18-22°C)
Growing On: B (65-72°F or 18-22°C)
Holding Temperature: B (50-60°F or 10-16°C)
Light Levels: Moderate
Water Requirements: Moist to Wet
Planting & Timing Information: Spring to Summer sales. Standard PPP
Finish Time 4-5": 4-6
Finish Time 6"/Gallon: 6-8
Pinching/Growth Regulators: No pinching or growth regulators needed.
Pest and Disease Management: General pest and disease practices as listed in notes. May need to repeat fungicide drench if soil-borne disease occurs.
Special Notes: Can be grown as a water plant or bog plant.
Spring Outdoor Finish?: N - Do not finish outside
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Annual Cyperus papyrus |
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General Information
Description
Fine Gardening Magazine 2008 Trial Garden Recommendation.
Growing Tips
Cyperus Papyrus is not hardy enough to survive winters with freezing temperatures and it is not a candidate to overwinter inside. It is a very fast grower and will quickly grow to impressive size when replanted in the spring.
The plant can be planted in pots, along the waters edge of a pond, or even in a pond. The crown of the plant should never be covered in water and in fact both of these varieties can thrive in water as shallow as a few inches. The purpose is to keep the bulk of the soil or root mass wet.
The root ball can be submerged but it isn’t necessary. If the plant is put into a pot I would suggest plugging the hole or holes in the bottom of the pot to keep as much water as possible in the pot.
King Tut will also do well when planted in normal garden beds. It is best to keep the soil moist, but once established King Tut has proven to be surprisingly tolerant of dry conditions.
King Tut is an evergreen or neutral grass. Where temperatures get colder than 35 degrees F, the plants should be treated as annuals. Once the grass turns brown it can either be removed immediately or removed in the spring. It should not be expected to live through the winter and begin growing again in the spring.
In areas where winter temperatures remain above 35 degrees it should be considered a perennial and the following information should be useful.
Evergreen or neutral grasses are usually plants that look like grasses but aren't actually classified as grasses, they are generally called grass-like plants.
Divide evergreen or neutral grasses and grass-like plants in spring only.
Evergreen grasses don't ever go dormant. Dividing plants wounds them to some degree. For evergreen grasses this wounding will really affect their ability to live through the winter.
Exposure
Sun or partial sun
Height
48-72"
Spacing
36-48"
Hardy Temp
35°F (2°C)
Zone(s)
10-11
Uses
Use as a centerpiece in large landscape beds or containers
Features
Large heads of pendulous leaves; greenish flower spikelets can measure 1' across
Awards Won
2010 - Top Performers
-Mast Arboretum
2010 - Top Performer
-Powell Gardens
2010 - Top Performer
-Oklahoma State University Botanical Gardens
2009 - Prairie Star
-Kansas State University
2009 - Les Exceptionelles
-Jardin Daniel A. Seguin
2009 - People's Pick
-Texas A & M - East Texas Bedding Plant Trial
2009 - Top Performer
-Mississippi State University
2009 - Best Performer
-Colorado State University
2009 - Best Performer
-Kansas State University
2009 - Best Performer
-University of Tennessee - Jackson
2009 - Best Performer
-University of Tennessee - Knoxville
2009 - Visitor's Choice
-The Oregon Garden
2009 - Top Performer
-University of Minnesota
2009 - Top 10
-University of Minnesota - Grand Rapids
2009 - Leader of the Pack for Summer
-North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
2009 - Leader of the Pack - Late Summer
-North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
2009 - Leader of the Pack - Early Season
-North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
2009 - Best of Breed - Summer
-North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
2009 - Top Performer summer
-Michigan State University
2009 - Top Performer - Late Summer
-Michigan State University
2009 - Public Choice Top 10
-University Laval
2009 - Top Performer
-University Laval
2009 - Top Performer
-Jardin Daniel A. Seguin
2009 - Visitor Vote Top Performer
-Jardin Daniel A. Seguin
2009 - Top Performer
-Ohio State University Extension - Springfield
2009 - Top Performer
-Kansas State University
2009 - Prairie Star
-Kansas State University
2009 - North Texas Winner's Circle
-Texas A & M - East Texas Bedding Plant Trial
2009 - Excellent Rating
-Boerner Botanical Garden
2009 - Top Picks
-BYU-Idaho, Thomas E. Ricks Demonstration Garden
2008 - Top Performer in Ground
-Kansas State University
2008 - Top Performer in Containers
-Kansas State University
2008 - Best of Breed
-North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
2008 - Leader of the Pack Summer
-North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
2008 - Leader of the Pack Summer - Late Season
-North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
2008 - Leader of the Pack Summer - Early Season
-North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
2007 - Top Five Performer
-Colorado State University
2007 - Plant of the Year
-International Waterlily and Water Gardening Society
2007 - Top Performer
-Longwood Gardens
2007 - Best of Breed
-North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
2007 - Leader of the Pack Summer
-North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
2007 - Leader of the Pack Early Season
-North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
2007 - Leader of the Pack Late Season
-North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
2007 - Best Novelty Plant
-Colorado State University
2007 - Top Consumer Choice
-Ohio State University - Columbus
2007 - Top Performer
-Ohio State University - Columbus
2007 - Top Performer
-Michigan State University
2007 - Premium Quality
-Welby Gardens Trials
2007 - Top Performer
-Smithsonian Institution
2007 - Bronze Medal
-University of Illinois-Champaign County Master Gardeners
2007 - Best of Trials for Summer
-University of Florida
2007 - Prairie Star
-Kansas State University
2007 - Top Performers
-University of Minnesota
2007 - Outstanding Rating
-Boerner Botanical Garden
2006 - Top Performer
-Michigan State University
2006 - Top Performer
-University of Minnesota - Grand Rapids
2006 - Top Performer
-University of Minnesota-St. Paul
2006 - Top 25
-Ohio State University Extension - Springfield
2006 - Best Varieties
-University of Maine
2006 - Visitors Favorites
-University of Maine
2006 - Excellent Rating
-Longwood Gardens
2006 - Excellent Rating
-Boerner Botanical Garden
2006 - Top Rated Performer
-Virginia Tech
2006 - Arboretum Approved
-Dallas Arboretum


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