Family: Acoraceae
Genus: Acorus
(AK-or-us) Species: gramineus (gram-IN-ee-us) Cultivar: Variegatus
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Category Ornamental Grasses and BambooPerennials Ponds and Aquatics Water Requirements Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between wateringsVery high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens Sun Exposure Sun to Partial ShadeFoliage Grown for foliageHerbaceous Good Fall Color Shiny/Glossy Foliage Color UnknownHeight 6-12 in. (15-30 cm)12-18 in. (30-45 cm) Spacing 9-12 in. (22-30 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger UnknownBloom Color GreenInconspicuous/none Bloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Spring/Early SummerOther details UnknownSoil pH requirements 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)Seed Collecting Unknown |