About
Acorus gramineus 'Albovariegatus' is a compact, clump-forming perennial that reaches a height of up to 30 cm. It features narrow leaves that are variegated with green and white, exhibiting a slight droop at the tips. This plant thrives in moist, shaded environments and is effective as a dense, evergreen ground cover.
About the genus
Acorus comprises deciduous or semi-evergreen perennials that thrive in moist environments. These plants develop clumps of linear or sword-shaped foliage. Near the tips of their central, leaf-like stems, they produce small, spike-like flowers that are not particularly prominent.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Poorly-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming, Tufted
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Easy to grow in wet or very moist fertile soils. Can be planted in baskets in shallow water. It also makes a useful aquarium plant but is short-lived where water temperatures exceed 22°C for long periods. Divide every few years to prevent congestion. See pond plants and bog gardens for further advice
- Pruning
- Tidy and trim away old foliage if necessary in early spring
- Propagation
- Propagate by rhizome division at the beginning of the growing season. Pot up and plant out only when fully established
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free