Grassleaf Sweet Flag
Acorus gramineus
- Native to:
- Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Hainan, India, Japan, Korea, Laos, Myanmar, Philippines, Russia, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Acoraceae
- Genus:
- Acorus
- Species:
- Acorus gramineus
- USDA Symbol:
- ACGR15
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 35 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, moisture-retentive loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Commonly found in wetlands and along stream banks
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require light for germination and consistently moist conditions. Division is the more reliable propagation method.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI