Acorus gramineus
Japanese Sweet Flag
Araceae
Perennials, Aquatic
ACORUSFound throughout the Northern Hemisphere, these bog or aquatic plants will succeed in water or in rich,well-irrigated soil. They look like clumps or tufts of iris but are related to calla (Zantedeschia). Flowers are inconspicuous. Use in damp borders, at pool edges, or in shallow water.
Acorus gramineusFans of 6–12-in., narrow, semievergreen leaves 1 1/2 in. wide rise from the ends of slowly creeping rhizomes that eventually form large clumps.
This popular acorus variety has narrow (1/4 in.), arching, 10-in.-long leaves of golden yellow.
Has 6–12-in.-long leaves striped with white.
Nassella tenuissima
Native to Texas, New Mexico, Mexico. Among finest textured and most billowy looking of all ornamental ...
Acorus gramineus 'Variegatus'
Has 6–12-in.-long leaves striped with white.
Acorus gramineus 'Ogon'
This popular acorus variety has narrow (1/4 in.), arching, 10-in.-long leaves of golden yellow.
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