Acorus gramineus 'Ogon'

(Araceae) Japanese Rush. Genus of two species of rhizomatous, semi-evergreen perennial marginal or submerged water plant. Aromatic foliage with liquorice smell. Mound forming. Found in shallow water by streams and lakes throughout the northern hemisphere. Sheathed, radical, linear or strap-shaped leaves which die off in autumn. Small insignificant flowers in summer. Excellent foliage plants striped gold. Sun - light shade. Eventual Ht 25cm/10". Sold in 9cm pots