Acorus gramineus 'Variegata'
Common Names: Japanese sweet flag, Japanese rush, grassy-leaved sweet flag, dwarf sweet flag.
Zone: 5 to 10,
may not be winter hardy in zone 5, and evergreen in warm zones.
Sun to part shade. Aquatic or wetland perennial.
Mature size: 6 to 12 inches tall, with 1/4 inch wide blade.
Narrow, grass-like, dwarf plant has fragrant, cream and dark green variegated leaf blades. Tiny, densely-packed, greenish-yellow flowers emerge in late spring to early summer. Iris-like tufts will spread to form a dense ground cover, but is not invasive.
Easily grown in average, moist soil, and will thrive in moderately moist conditions, or as a garden pond water plant. In hot summer climates, without afternoon shade or filtered sun, leaf tips may scorch if allowed to dry out. A regular watering schedule during the first growing season will help establish root system. Divide every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
Common name is variegated sweet flag because of the aromatic, grass or iris-like foliage. When walked upon, it releases a fragrance reminiscent of cinnamon.
Great for containers, edging or as a groundcover, and ideal in water gardens, along streams or ponds, or anywhere soil moisture requirements can be met. Maintenance free and deer resistant.
*Sold as a Flat of eighteen (18) plants in four (4) inch pots.
Price per plant $3.96.
One Flat of (18) plants counts as one (1) item
when calculating shipping cost.
Not available for shipment to AK, AZ, CA, HI, OR or WA.
Will be available for shipment in mid May.