Acorus gramineus 'Minimus Aureus'

dwarf golden sweet flag, grassleaf sweet flag or grassy-leaved sweet flag

Family	Acoraceae
Plant Type	semi-evergreen - herbaceous perennial
Zone	USDA: 5a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
Care Level	low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height	5 cm (2 in)
Spread	15 cm (6 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 semi-evergreen - herbaceous perennial Acorus gramineus 'Minimus Aureus' (dwarf golden sweet flag) bears medium green flowers during late spring to early summer. The showy glossy foliage is medium green and medium lime in colour, fine in texture, fragrant and semi-evergreen. Acorus gramineus 'Minimus Aureus' (dwarf golden sweet flag) has stems that are fragrant.
Typical Uses	Bog, border, container, edging, ground cover and pond.
Special Characteristics	Acorus gramineus 'Minimus Aureus' tolerates wet sites.
Cautions	Where conditions are favourable, Acorus gramineus 'Minimus Aureus' (dwarf golden sweet flag) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.