Acorus gramineus 'Minimus Aureus'

42.14294815, -87.78515625

42.14772797, -87.79109955

42.14780426, -87.79125214

42.14780426, -87.79124451

Dwarf Golden Sweet Flag

Grassy-leaved sweet flag is native to Japan and East Asia and loves a wet environment. It has shiny, curved, narrow leaves that are bright green with pale yellow stripes. The leaves and rhizomes have a sweet scent. The inconspicuous yellow-green flowers grow in short spikes and bloom from July to September. This plant grows to 12 inches in height and forms a tuft about 9 inches in diameter. Grow in moist soil in full sun to part shade or use it at the edge of ponds or bogs where it will spread by rhizomes.

Soil:
Moist
Plant Shape:
Upright
Exposure:
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Bloom Time:
July - August
September - October
Bloom Color:
Yellow
Green
Landscape Use:
Bedding or Border
Plant Type:
Perennial
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 8