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Japanese Sweet Flag

Acorus Gramineus

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Overview

Acorus gramineus, commonly known as Japanese Sweet Flag, is an evergreen perennial. This ornamental grass-like plant features lustrous, sword-shaped leaves, radiating a sweet fragrance when crushed. It thrives in moist, well-drained soil, reaching heights of 6-12 inches with an equal spread. Ideal for water features, its tufted growth habit provides a lush, green texture in zones 5-11, requiring partial to full sun exposure. Blooms are subtle, with interest lying in foliage.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, HighZones 5–9
Japanese Sweet Flag (Acorus Gramineus) — Acorus gramineus, commonly known as Japanese Sweet Flag, is an evergreen perennial

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, High
USDA zones
5–9

Shape & size

Mature height
0.5–1 Ft.
Mature width
0.5–1 Ft.

Classification

Family
Araceae

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Japanese Sweet Flag (Acorus Gramineus) — consider groupings for ground cover usage or accenting alongside water features
Japanese Sweet Flag (Acorus Gramineus) — grass / ground cover for full or half or shade
Japanese Sweet Flag (Acorus Gramineus) — where its reflective qualities and textural contrast can be fully appreciated by your client
Japanese Sweet Flag (Acorus Gramineus) — Acorus gramineus, commonly known as Japanese Sweet Flag, is an evergreen perennial; it thrives in moist, well-drained
Japanese Sweet Flag (Acorus Gramineus) — This ornamental grass-like plant features lustrous; making it a popular choice for various landscape designs
Japanese Sweet Flag (Acorus Gramineus) — radiating a sweet fragrance when crushed; although variegated types exhibit stripes of yellow or white
Japanese Sweet Flag (Acorus Gramineus) — It thrives in moist, well-drained soil, reaching heights of 6-12 inches with an equal spread; consider groupings for
Japanese Sweet Flag (Acorus Gramineus) — its tufted growth habit provides a lush, image 32
Japanese Sweet Flag (Acorus Gramineus) — green texture in zones 5-11; this charming plant typically grows to a height of 6 to 12 inches and boasts a spread of

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