Botanical Name: Common Names:
Acorus gramineus Grass Leaf Sweet Flag, Dwarf Sedge, Japanese Sweet Flag,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Water Plants Clumping, Dense, Spreading, Tufting
Description:
Hardy grass-like perennial with attractive green fine weeping foliage. Use as a border plant with its fine, foliage gently weeping. A good contrast plant for texture. Can be used as a tub plant or in aquatic gardens. Grows to approx. 30cm tall.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
15-30cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Any, Full Sun, Semi Shade, Shade Loam, Sandy
Landscape Use(s)
Aquatic Garden, Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Erosion Control, Fire Retardant, Foliage Feature / Colour, Fragrant Garden, Mass Planting, Rain Gardens, Rockery, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Acoraceae Europe
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: N/A
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: High
Drought: Low
Frost: High
Wind: High
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