![]() Similar in appearance to the larger growing species however it only grows to 70cm or so & tends to be a smaller version. Attractive golden leaves striped with green, height to 40 cmĭwarf Umbrella Grass (Cyperus Alternifolia Nana) Looks great in ponds as the leaves add interest and provides shelter for smaller animals in the pond, also looks great in waterproofed pots on the patio or pool areaĪttractive clumping plant suited to planting in and around the edges of ponds and creeks etc. ![]() Tall stalks topped with fanning green leaves Height to 1m and spread to 1m & also comes in dwarf form needs to grow with its roots in water to look its best. ![]() Looks great in larger ponds or in waterproofed pots on the patio or pool areaĬlumping Grass like plant related to the Dwarf Papyrus. Can be grown out of water but needs to be kept moist. Height to 3m and spread is unlimited! Suited to larger ponds and dams etc.ĭwarf form of the large Papyrus these plants will attain a height of 1m and spread to 1m under the right conditions, prefers to grow with its roots in the water. Prefers to grow with roots in water and is very vigorous. Vigorous clumping grass like plant with pom pom style heads on long stalks used by the ancient Egyptians to make parchment. Hardy water plant that is used to great effect in ponds adding some colour as the leaves are a steely blue in colour & it spreads by rhizomes & prefers having its roots in water. Frogs will often use them to climb up out of the water & rest or get some sun Can also be grown in water with just the tops out of water. Great for smaller animals found near water as it provides shelter from predators. Vigorous upright Plants with long cylindrical leaves of varying thickness depending on the variety, Suited to planting at the waters edge, or to stabilize banks etc. Can be grown in full sun and in water as long as leaves are out of water. Height to 30cm or so with pale green round leaves. will require thinning out after a year or so. Vigorous groundcover related to Gotu Kola requiring access to water to flourish, suited to plantings at the waters edge or in creeks etc. Divide in spring.Hydrocotyl Sibthorpioides (Water Pennywort) Cut back dead stems and culms in fall.It may be grown at the edge of a pond or water garden, in boggy areas, in shallow water, and in containers. This architectural grass is highly versatile.While it thrives in consistently moist garden soil, it can also be planted in standing water, but the crown of the plant should never be covered. Performs best in full sun or partial shade in wet soils.It is a very fast grower and will quickly grow to an impressive size when replanted in the spring. ![]() Cyperus Papyrus is not hardy enough to survive winters with freezing temperatures, and it is not a candidate to overwinter inside. While papyrus plants are perennials in warm climates, many gardeners use them as if they were annuals in colder climates. Providing year-round interest, this small member of the sedge family is a cute addition to small water gardens or containers. Greenish-brown flower clusters appear during the summer and eventually produce brown nut-like fruits. Atop the stem rests a rounded umbel adorned with many slender arching threads. Sturdy and less likely to flop, Cyperus papyrus 'Prince Tut' (Papyrus) is a dwarf tender aquatic perennial forming a clump of erect, triangular stems that sprout from woody rhizomes.
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