Scientific Name
Acorus gramineus

Common Name
Japanese sweet flag

Hardiness Zones: 7-9
Height: 6 to 12"
Light Requirements: Sun to partial shade
Soil/Moisture: Prefers moist to damp soil
Form/Texture: Erect leaves
Inflorescence: Grown for foliage
Comments: Spread of 8"; narrow, glossy, fragrant leaves; good for edging or ground cover; good container plant if kept moist; spreading roots
Cultivars:
Minimus aureus

Ogon: 10"; golden yellow stripes, fine texture, arching leaves; turns mostly yellow in winter; good container plant or ground cover

Variegatus: prefers moist to wet soil and light shade; tufts of creamy white striped fine leaves; spreads slowly

 

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