Acorus gramineus Licorice Fillers When I first saw Iris

When I first saw Iris laevigata 'Variegata' many years ago in the famed garden of Pennsylvania's Charles Cresson

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

This is a superb plant for pollinators late in the growing season

The fountain-like clumps of Hosta 'Elvis Lives' spread to 60" and are topped with stalks of medium-lavender flowers in early summer

although they will also tolerate average moisture garden conditions

Acorus gramineus Licorice Fillers When I first saw IrisAcorus 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