Water Plants
Cyperus papyrus 'Crown of Pharaoh'
Crown of Pharaoh papyrus
Bright green stems carry rounded bursts of fine foliage on this smaller papyrus selection. A useful vertical accent in moist containers or water-feature plantings, without the full height of standard Egyptian papyrus.
At a glance
- Sun
- Full sun to part shade
- Pond placement
- Water garden, moist container or bog edge.
- Winter care
- Frost-tender; treat as an annual locally or provide frost-free protection.
- Mature size
- 2–3 ft. tall × 12–16 in. wide
- Water
- Consistently wet soil
Sizes & prices
- #1$16.99
- 4"$12.99
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Resistance & tolerances
- Wet soil
- Tolerates wet soil and shallow standing water.
Seasonal interest
- Foliage
- Upright stems topped with fine green rays.
Water garden care
- Planting method
- Moist container or pond-edge pot; keep the crown above water and the root ball moist.
- Watering
- Keep the root ball consistently moist.
- Pruning
- Remove spent stems at their base, rather than shortening green stems.
- Division
- Divide crowded plants in spring.
Sources & photo credits
Photo: Photo courtesy of Proven Winners. · Retail promotional permission
Reviewed September 27, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.