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

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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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