Cyperus papyrus ~ Giant Papayrus, Egyptian Papayrus host-plant Black Lace® Elderberry

Black Lace® Elderberry

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which then give way to showy red berries

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Cyperus papyrus ~ Giant Papayrus, Egyptian Papayrus host-plant Black Lace® ElderberryGiant Papyrus is a tall clump forming sedge grass with thick light green triangular stems topped with huge airy umbels with thread like rays. Tiny greenish flowers bloom at the end of each ray in mid summer. Prefers part shade and wet boggy soils. Drought tolerant. When grown in a frost free environment, it can reach as tall as 15 feet. Type: Orn. Grass, Annual Height: 5' 8' Spread: 2 4 Spacing: 3 USDA Hardiness Zone: 9 11 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun