![]() 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. It is a very fast grower and will quickly grow to impressive size. King Tut is also known as Giant Umbrella Plant, Egyptian Grass, and Cyperus papyrus. In Mississippi, in zone 8 and 9, the plant will typically die back to the ground and return the next year. King Tut is an evergreen or neutral grass. 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. 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. And the dramatic appearance makes for a great conversation with the connection to the distant past. Performs best in full sun or partial shade in wet soils. 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. One plant that drew a lot of attention in our trial gardens this year was the exotic looking King Tut Papyrus. ![]() ![]() Southern Gardening with Gary Bachman is produced by the Mississippi State University Extension Service. King Tut Papyrus is a must have landscape plant for next year today on Southern Gardening. Host: Gary Bachman, Ornamental Horticulture Specialist ![]()
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