Botanical Name: Cyperus papyrus ‘Prince Tut™’

Common Name: Papyrus Grass

Hardiness Zone: Annual in Most Climates; Perennial in Warm Regions (USDA Zones 9–11)

Size: 24–36" Tall × 24–36" Spread

Growth Habit: Upright, Clumping, Architectural Habit

Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Soil: Moist to Wet Soil; Adapts to Average Garden Soil

Water Needs: High; Prefers Consistently Moist to Wet Conditions

Bloom Season: Grown for Foliage (Spring through Fall)

Fertilizer: Light Feeding During Active Growth

Features: Umbrella-Like Green Bracts, Bold Tropical Texture, Strong Vertical Form

Uses: Containers, Patio Pots, Water Gardens, Poolside Accents, Statement Plantings

Patent: ✔ Patented

Propagation: ❌ Propagation Prohibited Without License

More About Graceful Grasses® Prince Tut™

Graceful Grasses® Prince Tut™ is a compact, ornamental papyrus prized for its dramatic umbrella-shaped foliage and strong vertical presence. The fine green bracts radiate outward at the top of sturdy stems, creating a bold architectural look that instantly adds a tropical feel to containers and landscapes.

Unlike traditional papyrus, which can grow extremely large, Prince Tut™ was bred to stay compact, controlled, and container-friendly while still delivering the same dramatic texture. It performs especially well in large pots and patio planters where its form can be appreciated from all angles.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In our trials, Prince Tut™ has been exceptionally reliable in full sun with consistent moisture. It grows quickly, maintains a clean clumping habit, and holds its structure through heat and humidity without flopping.

We especially like its versatility. It works beautifully as a single specimen in a large container, as a focal point in mixed planters, or near water features where moisture is plentiful. When given adequate water, it remains lush and vibrant all season.

Prince Tut™ vs. Other Grasses

Prince Tut™ is an umbrella sedge, valued in your lineup for its lush, fountain-like habit and bold presence, especially in containers. Compared to Juncus varieties, Prince Tut™ offers significantly more volume and softness, making it less architectural but more dramatic. It differs from Pink Muhly Grass by offering consistent interest rather than a single bloom season. Against Fireworks and Rubrum, Prince Tut™ lacks plume color but compensates with dense texture and form.

Prince Tut™ also contrasts with Carex ‘Red Rooster’, leaning greener and more tropical rather than moody and bronzed. Compared to Acorus ‘Ogon’, Prince Tut™ is taller and more commanding, though both thrive in moist soils. It pairs well with structured grasses like Blue Arrow to soften edges. Prince Tut™ earns its place as your best statement grass for containers, patios, and water-adjacent plantings.