Acorus gramineus 'Oborozuki'

Also Known As

Grassy-leaved Sweet Flag
Oborozuki Sweet Flag

Plant type

perennial, groundcover, grass / grass like, aquatic

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

5a-10b

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Acorus gramineus 'Oborozuki' plant details

Acorus gramineus 'Oborozuki' is an evergreen perennial groundcover aquatic grass (or grassy in appearance) with gold foliage. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and standing water - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acorus gramineus 'Oborozuki'

Plant type: perennial groundcover aquatic grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: acoraceae
Foliage: evergreen gold
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Uses: fragrant, naturalizing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acorus gramineus 'Oborozuki'

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: standing water - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay and rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The tiny (6-8") sword leaves of this gem are a bright yellow-green striped with emerald; striking in bonsai pot or wet area outdoors. PSh/M-W

By: Forestfarm

Evergreen "grass" (really an Iris relative) forming 6-12" tufts of yellow and greens striped foliage. Very similar to the cultivar 'Ogon', perhaps a tad bit brighter. Use this "grass" in average to very moist soils as an edging or planted en masse. Also fun in containers for its year round golden foliage.

By: Avant Gardens

An evergreen splotch of gold for that wet patch, bog or pond! Pretty little grassy perennial 6-12” tall & wide that likes water (will even grow submerged to 3”), but will look good in the garden as long as it has regular moisture…excels in clay soil. Sun to part shade; tips will scorch if too dry; also nice in a pot in a saucer of standing water. Rhizome has a sweet aroma.

By: Secret Garden Growers

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Gardening facts about Acorus gramineus 'Oborozuki' plant

How to Grow Acorus gramineus 'Oborozuki'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- standing water - regular
Soil Needs
- clay
- acidic
- adaptable
- average
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- gold
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- grassy

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