Dwarf Papyrus
Suited to regions: | Subtropical, Temperate |
Plant type: | Ornamental Grasses |
Height: | 50 cm |
Spread: | 50 cm |
Flowering time: | Summer |
Tolerances: | Coastal, Hardy, Wet |
Garden uses: | Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas |
Garden styles: | Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical |
Easy to grow? | Yes |
Maintenance requirements | Low |
Growth rate | Medium |
Also known as | Dwarf Papyrus |
“Nana” is a perennial grass with a graceful, bright green leaves. It carries unusual looking sprays of umbrella-like flowers through summer which creates an exotic and architectural display. This perennial typically grows to 50 cm tall and the same wide, performing best when planted in full sun or partial shade on sites that do not dry out. It is very tolerant of heavy, wet soils and can be planted in shallow water. “Nana” is commonly planted beside pools or streams, included in water gardens, added to tropical plantings, maintained in a container, planted beneath larger shrubs, or mass planted for an impressive display.
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