Plant Number: 8.010.070   

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Miniature Sweet Flag
Acorus gramineus Pusillus

  

(='Minimus Aureus') Sweet Flag is not a true grass, but plants have a distinctive, grassy appearance. This selection forms a very low mound of narrow golden sword-shaped leaves, beautiful in a moist rock garden or beside a pool or stream. Flowers are green and insignificant. Spreads very slowly. Foliage remains evergreen in mild regions. Clumps may be divided in early spring, once the center begins to thin out. Rare and choice.


Zone 5 to Zone 9

Conditions     Appearance    
Sun Exposure
  Full Sun
  Partial Shade

Soil Type
  Clay

Soil pH
  Acid
  Alkaline
  Neutral

Soil Moisture
  Average
  Moist
  Wet

Care Level
  Moderate

Foot Traffic
  Occasional

Rate of Spread
  Slow
Flower Colour
  Green

Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Mid Summer

Foliage Color
  Yellow

Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Alpine & Rock
  Containers
  Edging
  Evergreen
  Ground Cover
  Waterside

Flower Head Size
  Very Small

Height
   5-10 cm
   2-4 inches

Spread
   15-30 cm
   6-12 inches