Acorus gramineus 'Minimus' ~ Dwarf Sweet Flag
Dwarf Sweet Flag is a compact aquatic semi-evergreen perennial with sweetly aromatic medium green grass-like leaves. The insignificant summer flowers are followed by dark berries. Crushed foliage emits a delightful scent. Prefers full sun and moist to wet soils, or afternoon shade if grown in hot Southern climates. Type: Perennial Origins: East Asia Height: - 0.5' Spread: - 0.5' Spacing: 0.5' USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 - 11 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: Yellow Season of Interest: Year-Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. The plant will scorch if the soil isn't kept moist. LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Edging, Wildlife Gardens, Pond Edges, Water Gardens, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Japanese Maple, Fothergilla, Iris IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang, Acorus gramineus 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) MNXANL, 201912 Acorus Calamus alongside Jinlan Ancient Trail (5), CC BY-SA 4.0 *As plants have ra