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Acorus gramineus 'Licorice'

Also Known As

  • Licorice Japanese Sweet Flag

Plant type

perennial, groundcover, grass / grass like, aquatic

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 5a-10b

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Acorus gramineus 'Licorice' plant details

Acorus gramineus 'Licorice' 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 'Licorice'

Plant type: perennial groundcover aquatic grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: acoraceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acorus gramineus 'Licorice'

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

Solid green leaves, rather thick and heavy for gramineus, with a strong scent of licorice. ZONE 5

Gardening facts about Acorus gramineus 'Licorice' plant

How to Grow Acorus gramineus 'Licorice'

  • 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

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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover, Grass / Grass Like, Aquatic

Zones

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Size

Height: 3"-5"

Width: 6"-12"

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  • standing water - regular
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 6"-24"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • standing water - regular
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 10"-12"

Width: 6"-18"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • standing water - regular
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 2'-3'

Width: 2'-4'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • standing water - regular
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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover, Grass / Grass Like, Aquatic

Zones

5a-10b

Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 6"-12"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • standing water - regular
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