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Papyrus in Soil vs. Water: Species Matters for Winter Survival

Papyrus prefers wet roots, exposed crown. But cold hardiness varies: Cyperus involucratus (umbrella papyrus) survives Georgia winters; Cyperus papyrus (Egyptian) often dies. If yours is true papyrus, cut stems back, mulch crown heavily with pine straw, hope for spring regrowth.

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