Cyperus Papyrus Seeds

Bring a touch of exotic elegance to your garden with Cyperus Papyrus Seeds, a stunning ornamental grass known for its tall, graceful stems and feathery umbrella-like clusters. This yellow variety adds a vibrant, lush look to ponds, water gardens, and landscape borders. Easy to grow and highly adaptable, papyrus is a favorite among gardeners who want a bold, architectural plant that thrives in warm climates and wet soils.

Perfect for both beginners and experienced growers, these high-quality, non-GMO seeds produce vigorous plants that enhance any outdoor space with their unique, tropical appearance.

Features

• Premium-quality Cyperus papyrus seeds in a beautiful yellow variety

• Known for tall stems and decorative umbrella-shaped foliage

• Excellent for ponds, bogs, water features, and wet landscape areas

• Thrives in warm climates and full sun

• Fast-growing and low maintenance

• Suitable for container water gardens as well as open landscapes

• Non-GMO, high-germination seeds

Specifications

• Common Name (US): Papyrus

• Scientific Name: Cyperus papyrus

• Plant Type: Perennial ornamental grass

• Height: 4–10 ft at maturity

• Germination Time: 10–20 days

• Light Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Type: Moist to wet soil; ideal for water gardens

• Water Needs: High (consistently wet soil)

• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 9–11

• Sowing Season:

  • Warm Zones (9–11): Sow outdoors February–April

  • Cooler Regions (indoor start): Start seeds indoors January–March, transplant after frost

• Planting Depth: Surface sow; requires light to germinate

• Spacing: 12–24 inches apart

• Usage: Pond edges, water features, bog gardens, decorative landscaping