Variegated Sweet Flag

Acorus gramineus 'Oborozuki'

Pronunciation: a-KO-rus grah-MIN-ee-us
SKU #05903
5-9

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Striking upright clumps of yellow-striped, grass-like foliage provide wonderful color and texture for lightly shaded gardens. An excellent groundcover or hardy bog plant for open woods, at water's edge, and in ponds or water gardens in up to four inches of water. Semi-evergreen.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil moist to wet.
SIZE: Quickly forms foliage clumps 6 to 12 in. tall and wide.

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Bloom TimeInconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenSemi-Evergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fast Growing
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Erosion Control, Very Wet Areas
Growth RateFast
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Ground Cover, Edging
Flower ColorYellow
Foliage ColorVariegated
Companion PlantsCoral Bells (Heuchera); Sweetspire (Itea); Fothergilla (Fothergilla); Iris (Iris); Cardinal Flower (Lobelia)
Care InstructionsThrives 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.
LoreThe 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.
Details
Bloom TimeInconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenSemi-Evergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fast Growing
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Erosion Control, Very Wet Areas
Growth RateFast
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Ground Cover, Edging
Flower ColorYellow
Foliage ColorVariegated
Companion PlantsCoral Bells (Heuchera); Sweetspire (Itea); Fothergilla (Fothergilla); Iris (Iris); Cardinal Flower (Lobelia)
Care
Care InstructionsThrives 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.
History
LoreThe 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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100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
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.