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Products > Acorus gramineus 'Pusillus'   Acorus gramineus 'Pusillus' - Dwarf Sweet Flag      Habit and Cultural Information Category: Grass-like Family: Araceae (Arums) Origin: Europe, Northern (Europe) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Insignificant Bloomtime: Not Significant Height: <1 foot Width: <1 foot Exposure: Sun or Shade Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs Winter Hardiness: < 0 °F Acorus gramineus 'Pusillus' (Dwarf Sweet Flag) - Evergreen, grass-like perennial which can tolerate full sun to light shade. A small growing plant that typically is 2 to 3 inches tall but can reach 5 to 6 inches tall with rich soil and regular irrrigation. An excellent plant for between stepping stones because of its low stature and can also be used along ponds edges or areas that remain moist or as a small plant in in containers around bonsai or taller plants. Hardy to USDA Zone 5 (-10°F).  The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery and in our own and other Santa Barbara gardens. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information or disagrees with what we have written.     [MORE INFO]