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Acorus gramineus 'Oborozuki'
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Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
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Deciduous/Evergreen | Semi-Evergreen |
Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fast Growing |
Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Very Wet Areas |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover, Edging |
Flower Color | Yellow |
Foliage Color | Variegated |
Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Sweetspire (Itea); Fothergilla (Fothergilla); Iris (Iris); Cardinal Flower (Lobelia) |
Care Instructions | Thrives in average soils with consistent moisture, even boggy conditions and standing water. Shelter from harsh sun exposure in hot summer regions. Water regularly to maintain moisture levels; will not tolerate dry soils. For a neat appearance, remove old, faded foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide every 2 to 3 years in early spring. |
Lore | The name 'Acorus' is derived from the Greek word 'Acoron' meaning pupil. The terms was used by ancient Greek Physician Pedanius Dioscorides who began its use as an herbal remedy for inflammation of the eye. Acorus gramineus is native to Japan and Eastern Asia. |
Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
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Deciduous/Evergreen | Semi-Evergreen |
Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fast Growing |
Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Very Wet Areas |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover, Edging |
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Flower Color | Yellow |
Foliage Color | Variegated |
Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Sweetspire (Itea); Fothergilla (Fothergilla); Iris (Iris); Cardinal Flower (Lobelia) |
Care Instructions | Thrives in average soils with consistent moisture, even boggy conditions and standing water. Shelter from harsh sun exposure in hot summer regions. Water regularly to maintain moisture levels; will not tolerate dry soils. For a neat appearance, remove old, faded foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide every 2 to 3 years in early spring. |
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Lore | The name 'Acorus' is derived from the Greek word 'Acoron' meaning pupil. The terms was used by ancient Greek Physician Pedanius Dioscorides who began its use as an herbal remedy for inflammation of the eye. Acorus gramineus is native to Japan and Eastern Asia. |
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in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.