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Dwarf Golden Variegated Sweet Flag

Acorus gramineus 'Minimus Aureus'

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Overview

The Dwarf Golden Variegated Sweet Flag (Acorus gramineus 'Minimus Aureus') is an evergreen perennial with vibrant, golden-yellow-striped foliage. This compact ornamental grass-like plant grows up to 6 inches tall and spreads 6-12 inches wide, making it ideal for water features, borders, and ground cover. It thrives in full to partial shade and moist conditions. Hardy in zones 5-11, it requires minimal maintenance and is resistant to deer.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, HighZones 5–10Type Grass
Dwarf Golden Variegated Sweet Flag (Acorus gramineus 'Minimus Aureus') — Hardy in zones 5-11, it requires minimal maintenance and is resistant to deer
Dwarf Golden Variegated Sweet Flag (Acorus gramineus 'Minimus Aureus') — golden-yellow-striped foliageDwarf Golden Variegated Sweet Flag (Acorus gramineus 'Minimus Aureus') — It thrives in full to partial shade and moist conditionsDwarf Golden Variegated Sweet Flag (Acorus gramineus 'Minimus Aureus') — This compact ornamental grass-like plant grows up to 6 inches tall and spreads 6-12Dwarf Golden Variegated Sweet Flag (Acorus gramineus 'Minimus Aureus') — making it ideal for water featuresDwarf Golden Variegated Sweet Flag (Acorus gramineus 'Minimus Aureus') — This compact ornamental grass-like plant grows up to 6 inches tall and, image 23Dwarf Golden Variegated Sweet Flag (Acorus gramineus 'Minimus Aureus') — reminiscent of a dwarf iris+17

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, High
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

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

Classification

Type
Grass
Family
Araceae

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Dwarf Golden Variegated Sweet Flag (Acorus gramineus 'Minimus Aureus') — Hardy in zones 5-11, it requires minimal maintenance and is resistant to deer
Dwarf Golden Variegated Sweet Flag (Acorus gramineus 'Minimus Aureus') — golden-yellow-striped foliage
Dwarf Golden Variegated Sweet Flag (Acorus gramineus 'Minimus Aureus') — It thrives in full to partial shade and moist conditions
Dwarf Golden Variegated Sweet Flag (Acorus gramineus 'Minimus Aureus') — This compact ornamental grass-like plant grows up to 6 inches tall and spreads 6-12
Dwarf Golden Variegated Sweet Flag (Acorus gramineus 'Minimus Aureus') — making it ideal for water features
Dwarf Golden Variegated Sweet Flag (Acorus gramineus 'Minimus Aureus') — This compact ornamental grass-like plant grows up to 6 inches tall and, image 23
Dwarf Golden Variegated Sweet Flag (Acorus gramineus 'Minimus Aureus') — reminiscent of a dwarf iris
Dwarf Golden Variegated Sweet Flag (Acorus gramineus 'Minimus Aureus') — golden-yellow-striped foliage; it thrives in full to partial shade and moist conditions
Dwarf Golden Variegated Sweet Flag (Acorus gramineus 'Minimus Aureus') — grass for full or half or shade
Dwarf Golden Variegated Sweet Flag (Acorus gramineus 'Minimus Aureus') — making it an excellent choice for low-light garden areas where few plants can
Dwarf Golden Variegated Sweet Flag (Acorus gramineus 'Minimus Aureus') — The plant requires partial to full shade
Dwarf Golden Variegated Sweet Flag (Acorus gramineus 'Minimus Aureus') — or as groundcover in small-scale landscapes.<br><br>Characterized by its lustrous
Dwarf Golden Variegated Sweet Flag (Acorus gramineus 'Minimus Aureus') — preferring consistently moist to wet soil conditions
Dwarf Golden Variegated Sweet Flag (Acorus gramineus 'Minimus Aureus') — commonly referred to as Dwarf Golden Variegated Sweet Flag
Dwarf Golden Variegated Sweet Flag (Acorus gramineus 'Minimus Aureus') — the leaves are slender and slightly arching
Dwarf Golden Variegated Sweet Flag (Acorus gramineus 'Minimus Aureus') — Although it produces inconspicuous greenish-yellow flowers in late spring to early
Dwarf Golden Variegated Sweet Flag (Acorus gramineus 'Minimus Aureus') — It can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes in the fall or early spring
Dwarf Golden Variegated Sweet Flag (Acorus gramineus 'Minimus Aureus') — as it tolerates shallow standing water and occasional flooding
Dwarf Golden Variegated Sweet Flag (Acorus gramineus 'Minimus Aureus') — simply clean up any dead or damaged foliage in the spring
Dwarf Golden Variegated Sweet Flag (Acorus gramineus 'Minimus Aureus') — which makes it particularly appropriate for use in rock gardens
Dwarf Golden Variegated Sweet Flag (Acorus gramineus 'Minimus Aureus') — This compact cultivar reaches a mature height of approximately 6 inches with a similar
Dwarf Golden Variegated Sweet Flag (Acorus gramineus 'Minimus Aureus') — It is ideal for planting alongside ponds or streams
Dwarf Golden Variegated Sweet Flag (Acorus gramineus 'Minimus Aureus') — making it ideal for water features; simply clean up any dead or damaged foliage in the
Dwarf Golden Variegated Sweet Flag (Acorus gramineus 'Minimus Aureus') — With its ease of care and unique aesthetic
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