Evergreen Grass / Grass-Like, Groundcover
Diminutive puffs of gold add a bright note to an overcast day. Dwarf golden Japanese sweet flag (Acorus gramineus 'Minimus Aureus') is an especially great little edging plant that acts like footlights along shady paths. Best to plant multiple plants in groups or sweeps. Great groundcover for shady, moist (yes, even wet!) areas.
Zone:
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Exposure:
Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade
Water Needs:
Average, Regular / Even
Size: 4 - 6 tall x 6 - 12 wide
Shape / Form:
Low and Spreading
Foliage Texture:
Fine
Foliage Quality:
Grass-like
Features: Attractive Foliage, Dwarf / Compact Plant, Low Maintenance, Winter Interest, Year-round Interest
Foliage Color:
Yellow / Gold, Yellow
Landscape Uses:
Beds and Borders, Container, Groundcover, Lawn Alternative, Mixed Border, Small Gardens
Special Situations:
Deer Resistant, Wet Soil Tolerant
Season of Interest:
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Year-round Interest, Late Winter / Early Spring, Late Spring / Early Summer, Late Summer / Early Fall, Late Fall / Early Winter, Three Seasons of Interest
Position / Role:
continuity creator, ground hugger
Plant Behavior:
Clumping
Collections:
eGardenGo Favorite, Great Plant Pick, Plants That Earn Their Keep
Maintenance Level:
low
Focus:
Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Small Space, Year-round Interest
Exposure:
Filtered Sun, Full Sun, Morning Sun, Part Sun
Zone:
6, 7, 8, 9
Focus:
Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow
Exposure:
Filtered Sun, Full Shade, Morning Sun, Open Shade, Part Shade, Part Sun
Zone:
6, 7, 8
Focus:
Exposure:
Filtered Sun, Full Shade, Morning Sun, Open Shade, Part Shade
Zone:
8
Focus:
Mixed Border, Small Space
Exposure:
Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Part Shade, Part Sun
Zone:
6, 7, 8, 9
Focus:
Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Privacy and Screening, Year-round Interest
Exposure:
Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade, Part Shade
Zone:
7, 8
Focus:
Mixed Border
Exposure:
Full Sun, Part Sun
Zone:
8, 9
Focus:
Color Theme, Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow
Exposure:
Filtered Sun, Full Shade, Full Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade, Part Shade, Part Sun
Zone:
6, 7, 8
Focus:
Color Theme, Curb Appeal, Efficient Use of Space, Mixed Border, Small Space, Year-round Interest
Exposure:
Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade, Part Shade, Part Sun
Zone:
7, 8, 9
Focus:
Exposure:
Filtered Sun, Full Shade, Morning Sun, Open Shade, Part Shade
Zone:
6, 7, 8