Dwarf Papyrus (Cyperus haspan or cultivars like 'Little Egypt' and 'Queen Tut') is a compact, moisture-loving, rhizomatous aquatic perennial, typically growing 1–3 feet tall with umbrella-like, feathery green tops. Ideal for water gardens, bogs, and containers, it thrives in full sun, requires very wet, boggy soil, and is hardy in USDA zones 8–11.