Acorus gramineus 'Pusillus' - Dwarf Slender Sweet Flag, Pond Marginal Plant
Acorus gramineus 'Pusillus' - Dwarf Slender Sweet Flag, Pond Marginal Plant
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Acorus gramineus 'Pusillus' (now listed as Acorus gramineus var. pusillus), known as dwarf slender sweet flag, is a very small form of slender sweet flag. It forms tight, slowly spreading fans of narrow, grassy, mid-green leaves that stay semi-evergreen.
Dwarf slender sweet flag at a glance
| Botanical name | Acorus gramineus var. pusillus (syn. A. gramineus 'Pusillus') |
|---|---|
| Common name | Dwarf slender sweet flag, dwarf Japanese rush |
| Plant type | Semi-evergreen, slowly spreading clump |
| Height and spread | About 10–20 cm tall, spreading slowly |
| Flowers | Insignificant; grown for its foliage |
| Position | Full sun |
| Soil | Wet or very moist, fertile soil |
| Pond depth | Wet soil or very shallow water around the roots |
| Hardiness | RHS H6 – hardy in a very cold winter (-20 to -15°C) (species rating) |
| Native to | Eastern Himalayas to Japan and the Philippines (not UK native) |
Where to plant it
- The very shallow edge of a small pond
- Container ponds and wet soil
- Full sun
How to plant and care for it
Plant in wet, fertile soil or in a basket in very shallow water. The RHS describes the species as generally free of pests and diseases.
Which size should I buy?
Bare-root plants (7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre) arrive without a pot or compost and are the most economical way to plant a group. Potted plants (9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre) arrive growing in our peat-free compost and give a faster display. Packs of 3 come in 7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre bare-root sizes and cost less per plant. The 2x Pot & Compost option is two plants supplied with pots and compost.
Pond depth: 0 - 5cm
Light: Full sun
Hardiness: Hardy
Height and spread: 10 - 20cm tall, 20 - 30cm wide
Planting and flowering months are shown in the calendar under the photos.
Bare root (7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre, 3 litre): plants sent without a pot or compost, ready to plant straight away. The most economical way to plant a group.
Potted (9 cm, 1 litre, 3 litre): plants growing in our recycled, peat-free compost made in Lincolnshire. Larger sizes give a faster display.
Pack of 3 (7 cm bare-root, 9 cm bare-root, 1 litre bare-root, 3 litre bare-root): three plants of the chosen size at a lower price per plant.
2x Pot & Compost: two plants supplied with pots and compost.
Sizes shown with a line through them are currently unavailable.
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