Acorus gramineus 'Golden Lion'
Also Known As
- Golden Lion Sweet Flag
Plant type
perennial, groundcover, grass / grass like, aquatic
size
- H: 4"-6"
- W: 6"-18"
planting zones
- 5b-12
Acorus gramineus 'Golden Lion' plant details
Acorus gramineus 'Golden Lion' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover aquatic grass (or grassy in appearance) with chartreuse and gold foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with mostly 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 'Golden Lion'
- Plant type: perennial groundcover aquatic grass (or grassy in appearance)
- Plant family: acoraceae
- Foliage: evergreen chartreuse and gold
- Mature size: 6 IN - 18 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in spring
GROWING CONDITIONS for Acorus gramineus 'Golden Lion'
- USDA Zones: 5b - 12
- Sun exposure: mostly 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
Gardening facts about Acorus gramineus 'Golden Lion' plant
How to Grow Acorus gramineus 'Golden Lion'
Sun Exposure
- mostly 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
- chartreuse
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- grassy
Landscape groups by tags
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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
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Grass / Grass Like, Aquatic
Zones
5a-11
Size
Height: 3"-5"
Width: 6"-12"
- mostly sun - shade
- standing water - regular
aka Acorus gracillima 'Variegata', Grassleaf Sweet Flag, Grassy-leaved Sweet Flag, Variegated Sweet Flag
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Grass / Grass Like, Aquatic
Zones
5a-11
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 6"-24"
- sun - mostly shade
- standing water - regular
aka Variegated Sweet Flag
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like, Aquatic
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 10"-12"
Width: 6"-18"
- sun - mostly shade
- standing water - regular
aka Acorus calamus 'Variegatus', Acorus calamus variegatus, Striped Sweet Flag, Variegated Sweet Flag
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like, Aquatic
Zones
4a-10b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-4'
- sun - mostly shade
- standing water - regular
aka Grassy-leaved Sweet Flag, Oborozuki Sweet Flag
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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