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    Acorus gramineus 'Masamune'

    Also Known As

    • Dwarf Sweet Flag
    • Japanese Sweet Flag

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover, grass / grass like, aquatic

    size

    • H: 4"-6"
    • W: 8"-12"

    planting zones

    • 6a-11

    Acorus gramineus 'Masamune' plant details

    Acorus gramineus 'Masamune' is a slow-growing evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover aquatic grass (or grassy in appearance) with green, variegated and white 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, 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 'Masamune'

    Plant type: perennial groundcover aquatic grass (or grassy in appearance)
    Plant family: acoraceae
    Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green, variegated and white
    Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
    Uses: bonsai, dwarf

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Acorus gramineus 'Masamune'

    USDA Zones: 6a - 11
    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, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    An iddy biddy selection of the popular pond side, marginal and bog plant that will actually do well in an average mulched garden soil. Only gets about 3"-6" tall.

    By: Sunshine Farm and Gardens

    Half-green & half-white, this dainty (only 1/8" wide by 6") Japanese selection is perfect for pond border, bonsai, or container. PSh/Med-Wet

    By: Forestfarm

    A very old Japanese cultivar, a true dwarf used mainly in bonsai work, but equally at home in the garden. To 6" tall with grassy foliage in variegations of green and white. Slowly spreads in part shade to shade with consistent moisture. Even tolerates shallow standing water. Or tuck it here and there to hide the cracks. Frost hardy to -10 °F, in USDA zone 6.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Acorus gramineus 'Masamune' plant

    How to Grow Acorus gramineus 'Masamune'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • standing water - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • acidic
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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