Perennials & Grasses

Miniature golden sweet flag

Acorus gramineus 'Pusillus Aurea'

Grass-like Acorus gramineus 'Pusillus Aurea' forms a compact patch of stiff yellow leaves that remains evergreen. Slow growing and reaching about 6 inches tall, it fits small, moist spaces between stepping stones or at a damp bed's edge. Space plants about 8–12 inches apart between stones, with the walking surface left clear of their foliage. Full shade to part sun suits this perennial when the soil stays evenly moist. In Southwest Washington, check the soil during dry summer weather and water before it dries out. Its low foliage provides year-round color near the ground.

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At a glance

Mature height: About 6 inches
Mature spread: Not established
Light: Full shade to part sun
Hardiness: Not established

The right plant, the right place

Make room for something good.

Its compact yellow foliage can fill small, moist spaces between stepping stones or along a damp bed. The leaves remain visible year-round.

Where to plant

Space plants about 8–12 inches apart in full shade to part sun. Choose a spot where the soil can stay evenly moist.

Through the seasons

Stiff yellow leaves remain evergreen. Spring is the supported time to divide plants for propagation.

Southwest Washington gardens

Give it a good start.

A western Washington nursery lists this cultivar for very wet rain-garden sites. In Southwest Washington, check moisture during dry summer weather.

Soil, drainage & water

Keep the soil evenly moist and avoid letting it dry out. Moist to wet sites suit this grass-like perennial.

A little care goes a long way

Growing well, season after season.

Divide plants in spring if you want to propagate them. Check soil moisture during dry spells and water before it dries out.

Know what to look for

Common growing concerns.

Symptoms can have more than one cause. These notes are a starting point for observing your plant and improving its growing conditions.

Leaf scorch from dry soil

Leaves develop scorched areas when the soil dries out.

Help your plant thrive

Keep the soil evenly moist, especially during dry summer weather.

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