Acorus gramineus

‘Golden Edge’, ‘Mini-Gold’ & Variegatus

Acorus gramineus ‘Golden Edge’ is a grass-like evergreen perennial with delicate, slightly curved foliage that ranges in colour from light to golden yellow and is striped yellow and green.

It is a versatile plant with fleshy roots (rhizomes) and is equally happy growing in a pond, in a damp area or in a garden bed.

The tussocks, or clumps, grow to about 30cm x 30cm and quickly form a dense ground cover. The striking golden-yellow foliage makes it a useful plant to brighten up an area that is predominantly green.

Acorus gramineus ‘Mini-Gold’ also known as Grass-Leaf Sweet Flag, Dwarf Sedge, Japanese Rush, and Japanese Sweet Flag. This is a cheeky little dwarf Acorus with yellow and gold leaves and an adult size of 15 x 15 cm.

Acorus gramineus ‘Variegatus’ can be used in water features and ponds to create a more natural environment and provide protection for aquatic life. These plants also serve to soften hard lines created by solid concrete edges and rock placements.

Plant ‘Variegatus’ in pots and place them in the pond, ensuring that the leaves are above the water line.

You can divide the tussocks, or clumps, of Acorus at any time of year to increase stock.

Most suitable climate for Acorus gramineus

The Acorus gramineus enjoys a well composted soil and will tolerate full sun and shade. This plant grows in almost any situation but protect it from heavy frost. They are as happy in water as they are growing in gardens

What It Needs

Location: Full sun to shade
Soil: Copes perfectly with heavy clay soil in wetlands; fertile soil ensures very pretty plants
Water: High water consumption

Plant It in a pond

Acorus gramineus has many varieties with different colour variations, but what is special about these is that they not only perform well in the garden and around a pond but can also be planted in it as long as the leaves are above the water line. You need special underwater pots for this task, ones with slits or squares down the sides for water to get into the pots. Net pots are available from hydroponic suppliers and you can also use fabric pots that allow water to get in, but the soil to stay in the container.

If you have fish in your pond, these grasses are great for providing shade and protection for all your aquatic life.