Acorus gramineus 'Pusillus'

Also Known As

Pusillus Dwarf Sweet Flag

Plant type

perennial, groundcover, grass / grass like, aquatic

size

H: 2"-4"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

5a-10b

More Options

Acorus gramineus 'Pusillus' plant details

Acorus gramineus 'Pusillus' is an evergreen perennial groundcover aquatic grass (or grassy in appearance) with green 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 'Pusillus'

Plant type: perennial groundcover aquatic grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: acoraceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 2 IN - 4 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, edging plant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acorus gramineus 'Pusillus'

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

Sweet Flag is not a true grass, but plants have a distinctive, grassy appearance. This selection forms a very low mound of narrow golden sword-shaped leaves, beautiful in a moist rock garden or beside a pool or stream. Flowers are green and insignificant. Spreads very slowly. Foliage remains evergreen in mild regions.

By: Noname Nursery

Tiny and cute this is great in a trough or miniature landscape, or even in drifts as a grass substitute that never needs mowing. ZONE 5

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Gardening facts about Acorus gramineus 'Pusillus' plant

How to Grow Acorus gramineus 'Pusillus'

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
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- grassy

Landscape groups by tags

See other plant types of Acorus for your garden

Acorus gramineus 'Minimus Aureus'

aka Acorus gramineus 'Pusillus Aurea', Acorus gramineus 'Pusillus Minimus Aurea', Dwarf Golden Sweet Flag, Dwarf Golden Sweet Flag, Grassy Leaved Sweet Flag, Pusillus Aurea Dwarf Sweet Flag