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Acorus gramineus

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 light shade
Soil Moisture
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

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