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Acorus gramineus 'Golden Edge'

Family Acoraceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 25 - 30 cm (10 - 12 in)
Spread 25 - 30 cm (10 - 12 in)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The herbaceous perennial Acorus gramineus 'Golden Edge' (grassleaf sweet flag) bears medium green blossoms during late spring to early summer. This plant is clump forming and has showy, glossy, fine textured, aromatic and semi-evergreen foliage that is striped deep green and bright yellow in colour.
Typical Uses Bog, border, edging and ground cover.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Acorus gramineus 'Golden Edge' tolerates wet sites.