Sweet Flag
Acorus gramineus
Description
Acorus gramineus, commonly known as Japanese sweet flag, Japanese rush, grassy-leaved sweet flag, and grass-leaf sweet flag, is a botanical species belonging to the genus Acorus, native to Japan, Korea, and eastern Asia. The plant usually grows in wetlands and shallow water.
Taxonomy
Family
Acoraceae
Genus
Acorus
Cultivars
4
G Ogon
aka Slender Sweet Flag Evergreen perennial that looks a little bit like a cross between and Iris and a grass. The leaves are attractively striped in shades of chartreuse and cream. The foliage is unusually aromatic. Ideal for planting in bog gardens or at the edge of ponds to a depth of 20cm. Prefers sun. Habit: Clump. Leaves: Semi-Evergreen, Green.
G Variegata
aka Sweet Flag Sweet Flag. This little perennial from Japan forms a clump of flattened green leaves with cream margins on short rhizomes both of which have a sweet cinnamon fragrance, especially when dried. Ideal for boggy spots or at pond/stream edges. Quite hardy and easy to grow. Semi-evergreen. Habit: Clump. Leaves: Semi-Evergreen, Variegated.
Gramineus Minimus Aureus
aka Sweet Flag Sweet little yellow grass for miniature gardens and fairy gardens. Tufts of spiky yellow foliage make a striking accent in little landscapes and container plantings. Has a very soft smooth feel to the fingertips and sweet fresh scent to the nose. Habit: Clump. Leaves: Semi-Evergreen, Green.
Gramineus Variegatus
aka Sweet Flag Sweet Flag. This little perennial from Japan forms a clump of flattened green leaves on short rhizomes both of which have a sweet cinnamon fragrance, especially when dried. Ideal for boggy spots or at pond/stream edges. Quite hardy and easy to grow. Semi-evergreen. Habit: Clump. Leaves: Semi-Evergreen, Variegated.