Acorus gramineus 'Hime-masamune'

Also Known As

Acorus gramineus 'Himenasumene'
Himenasumene Dwarf Sweet Flag

Plant type

perennial, groundcover, grass / grass like, aquatic

size

H: 3"-6"
W: 6"-8"

planting zones

5a-11

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Acorus gramineus 'Hime-masamune' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acorus gramineus 'Hime-masamune'

Plant type: perennial groundcover aquatic grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: acoraceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen gold, green, variegated and white
Mature size: 6 IN - 8 IN - wide, 3 IN - 6 IN - tall
Uses: bog garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acorus gramineus 'Hime-masamune'

USDA Zones: 5a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: standing water - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

In spite of it's mouthful of syllables, this is one adorable little plant. Only 3"-6" tall and attractively variegated, it loves moist, boggy conditions, but will do well in any moisture retentive soil.

By: Sunshine Farm and Gardens

An exceptional fine textured plant with narrow leaves edged in creamy yellow that fade to white later in the season. We got this from Heronswood years ago however it has long since departed from their catalog, indeed it did not even leave a trace in Google. It is depressing that so many great plants are not maintained in cultivation, someone should start a propagation repository for plants no longer in the nursery trade, this would be a great mission for a private or public botanic garden. ZONE 5

By: Arrowhead Alpines

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Gardening facts about Acorus gramineus 'Hime-masamune' plant

How to Grow Acorus gramineus 'Hime-masamune'

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

Features

Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- gold
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- grassy

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