Acorus gramineus - 17 cm aquatic basket

Description
With its medium green leaves, the Japanese rush (Acorus gramineus) is an extremely decorative aquatic plant that is particularly suitable for areas such as pond edges, streams and aquariums. Green flowers appear from June to July. It prefers humus-rich soil in a sunny to semi-shady position. The Japanese rush is well tolerant of frost. The upright, winter-green plant usually reaches a height of approx. 30 cm.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * decorative flowers

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The wintergreen leaves of the Japanese rushs are medium green, linear.

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese rush has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water depth
0 - 10 cm

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The Japanese rush sets beautiful accents together with: Marsh marigold, swan flower, garden loosestrife.

Tasks
- Pruning: In the period from February to March.

Care
If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour!

Flower
The green flowers of Japanese rush appear in cobs from June to July.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Pond edge, stream, aquarium