Acorus christophii

Also Known As

Sweet Flag

Plant type

perennial, groundcover, grass / grass like, aquatic

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Acorus christophii plant details

Acorus christophii is an evergreen perennial groundcover aquatic grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In summer tan flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - 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 christophii

Plant type: perennial groundcover aquatic grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: acoraceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: tan blooms in summer
Uses: clumping, container plant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acorus christophii

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - 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

As far as I know there are only two species of Acorus, with no mention of christoffii, perhaps it is a quantum Acorus, that both exists and doesn't exist depending on how you look at it, I'm still working on designing a two slit Sweet Flag detector, and no I have not been chewing on the leaves. ZONE 5

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Gardening facts about Acorus christophii plant

How to Grow Acorus christophii

Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - 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
- green
Flower Color
- tan
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- grassy

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