Acorus gramineus
JAPANESE RUSH, SLENDER SWEET FLAG
Acoraceae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 5-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to aquatic

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, light frost
0.35m
Plant habit
 
0.15m

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Origins: China-Korea-Taiwan, Japan

Other Botanical Names: Acorus humilis, A. macrospadiceus, A. pusillus, A. xiangyeus

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Acorus gramineus
JAPANESE RUSH, SLENDER SWEET FLAG
Acoraceae

 

  Plant type: herbaceous rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 5-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to aquatic

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, light frost
0.35m
Plant habit
 
0.15m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits oriental & contemporary designs

Uses: informal hedge, mass planting, soil binding

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant






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