Grassy-Leaved Sweet Flag

Name: Acorus gramineus
Color: Gold/Yellow
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Acorus gramineus, commonly known as Grassy-Leaved Sweet Flag, is an evergreen perennial valued for its bright grass-like foliage. Native to East Asia, it forms dense, spreading tufts of narrow, glossy leaves that emit a subtle aromatic scent when crushed. While it occasionally produces tiny, inconspicuous flowers in late spring, it is primarily grown for its clean, structural groundcover texture. Exceptionally moisture-tolerant, it thrives in wet or boggy soils, adding year-round color to water features, shady borders, and container displays.

Grow Guide

  • Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
  • Hardiness: USDA Zones 5–9
  • Size: 6–12 inches tall with a spread of 6–12 inches
  • Watering: Medium to wet; requires consistently moist, poorly drained, or boggy soil, and can even tolerate shallow standing water.
  • Best Use: Ideal for pond margins, water gardens, bog gardens, rain gardens, woodland groundcovers, or as a accent in patio containers.