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Acorus gramineus 'Cava'

Dwarf Sweet Flag

Plant Type:

GRASSES & GRASS-LIKE PLANTS

Acorus gramineus 'Cava' – This is a completely golden form of Dwarf Sweet Flag from Lance Reiners in California. Plant it as a marginal, in a container with other smaller growing ornamentals, or as an edging plant in fertile soil its grass-like texture will complement and contrast. In more shade expect a less bright yellow plant; it will be more chartreuse. Clumping. Established Dwarf Sweet Flag via division.


Height:

8-15 In

Characteristics and Attributes for Acorus gramineus 'Cava'

Season of Interest (Foliage)

  • Spring / Summer / Autumn

Nature Attraction

  • Deer Resistant

Light

  • Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade
  • Full Sun

Attributes

  • Ground Cover
  • Rock Garden
  • Border
  • Massing
  • Labyrinth
  • Container
  • Natural Garden
  • Foliage
  • Edging
  • Marginal

Growth Rate in the Garden

  • Medium

Soil

  • Moist
  • Adaptable

Origins

  • Garden Origin

Propagated By

  • Division