Papyrus

[Doris_Pinks]

Erm, had a "oh I must have that" moment today at a nursery, comes with no instructions but was told it is hardy.
Well my small brain niggles that I read somewhere it is not hardy, but is a reed that can go in the pond............am I right or wrong?
Thanks

DP

[Doris_Pinks]

[PurpleHeather]

It is Native along the banks of the Nile, suppose you need to recreate those conditions to grow it successfully.

[ACE]

If its that stuff that also goes under the name 'umbrella plant', mine has been going for 5 years outside in the pond. It does spread a lot, so divide every few years and give to a friend.

[Eristic]

If it is Cyperus alternifolia the most common one it is as tough as old boots provided that the root ball is kept frost free. Can be grown as a pot plant, planted in the flower border or grown in ponds either as a marginal or completely submerged. Makes a very good pond water filter.