| Common Name | Latin Name | Plant Family |
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Acorus gramineus |
Araceae |
The dried root repels insects[178]. It is probably also insecticidal[178, 240].
An essential oil is obtained from the plant[240].
A useful ground cover plant, forming a spreading clump[208].
Cultivation & Habitat
Seed – best sown in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe. Stand the pot in about 3cm of water. Pot up young seedlings as soon as they are large enough to handle, keep them wet by standing the pots in shallow water and overwinter for the first year in a greenhouse or cold frame.
Division in spring just before growth starts[1]. Very easy, the plants can be divided at any time in the growing season and can be planted direct into their permanent positions[K].
Grows well in shallow water margins of ponds etc[1, 2], though it can also succeeds in drier habitats[56]. Requires a sunny position[200].
A very ornamental plant, there are some named varieties[208, 238]. The cultivar ‘Pusillus’ can be grown as a submerged aquatic plant[238].
E. Asia – China, Japan, India.
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