Acorus gramineus Licorice Fillers needle-like leaves and fluorescent purple

needle-like leaves and fluorescent purple

Extended dry spells in summer can decrease blooming as is typical in their native range of Texas and Mexico

After flowering

In midsummer

The 8" wide clump is topped with light lavender flowers in early summer

Acorus gramineus Licorice Fillers needle-like leaves and fluorescent purpleAcorus gramineus 'Licorice' is a 1997 Plant Delights JLBG introduction of a US Botanical Garden import from China. This unique form of the evergreen groundcover, Acorus gramineus 'Licorice', forms a patch (3' wide in 3 years in rich soil) of narrow tufts of evergreen grass like foliage. When brushed or crushed, the foliage and roots release the strong fragrance of licorice a delight and a must for herbies and licorice addicts. In addition to the cool