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Category: Groundcovers Perennials Ponds and Aquatics
Height: 6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing: 9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness: USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
On Nov 10, 2009, Biker1 from McLean, VA (Zone 7a) wrote:
I planted this on the bank of a stream leading into a pond. It makes a nice, low, glowing focal point. It is also a very dense clump that prevents erosion and weeds.
On Dec 16, 2005, hanna1 from Castro Valley, CA (Zone 9a) wrote:
Growing well in a full sun or light shade area. Great along pathways and borders, can also be used for accent planting in a rockery. It's strap-like leaves emit a sweet scent when bruised or crushed. Needs good air circulation. Keep plant constantly moist to avoid the leaves developing burnt tips.
On Apr 29, 2005, Shadyfolks from Chesterland, OH (Zone 5b) wrote:
I have to agree, this is a great plant. It will live in an area that is not constantly wet, but if you want it to thrive and grow make sure it gets lots of moisture. I have this variety planted next to our creek and it is extremely happy. I have another variety planted in a relatively dry but low area, so it collects the rain run off in the yard and stays damp longer there. It live and grows just a little very year, but does not thrive like the one on the creek's edge. This plant does not seem to mind that it is in Z5 (with lots of snow cover). Great plant 12 months of the year. As a matter of fact I just saw yesterday an all green mini acorus in a local nursery that only gets 2-4" tall. I will have to pick up.
On Apr 28, 2005, henryr10 from Cincinnati, OH (Zone 6b) wrote:
This is a very nice addition to add winter interest to the pond.
Not to say that it's not a great plant the rest of the year but green in winter...................
It spreads rapidly but is not really invasive in our climate.
I find it does very well in containers and just regular garden soil.
Come Spring just un-pot slice into quarters repot the divisions.
By mid Summer it's again filling the pots.
I've given away tons of this plant.
Wonderful plant - we use it extensively for color and texture in our container garden plantings. We find it does not require as much moisture as suggested - altho we flood our pots when watering. However, we have not used in boggy areas or wetlands, along streams as suggested. This is a plant we would not be without.
On Mar 19, 2004, wnstarr from Puyallup, WA (Zone 5a) wrote:
Edgewood, Washington
Nice plant for the edge of a pond. It is short and compact, adds a ray of sunshine to all the green around the ponds.
Regional...
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Eclectic, Alabama Tuscaloosa, Alabama Castro Valley, California Clayton, California San Bernardino, California Denver, Colorado Lula, Georgia Washington, Illinois Ewing, Kentucky Fishkill, New York Elizabeth City, North Carolina Chesterland, Ohio Cincinnati, Ohio Cleveland, Ohio Florence, South Carolina Arlington, Texas Fort Worth, Texas Rowlett, Texas Lexington, Virginia Mclean, Virginia Kirkland, Washington Langley, Washington Puyallup, Washington Vancouver, Washington
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