Call us: 0800 843 752Free shipping for orders $150 or over
Gift Vouchers

Acorus 'Mini Green'

Sweet Flag

Acorus 'Mini Green' is a compact evergreen perennial valued for its neat clumping habit and lush green foliage. This versatile plant provides year round texture and structure while maintaining a fresh and tidy appearance. Its grass like leaves make it an excellent choice for borders, pathways, containers, and water garden settings. Well suited to New Zealand conditions, Acorus 'Mini Green' is easy to grow and requires very little maintenance. It is ideal for gardeners seeking reliable foliage interest and a clean, architectural look.

Acorus Mini Green plants with lush, dark green foliage.

Acorus 'Mini Green' (Sweet Flag) is currently unavailable, but we do have other other amazing species and varieties of Acorus available.

explore them here

Notify me when this is available:
Please enter your email address below if you would like to know when it becomes available again.

Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Grasses
Height:20 cm
Spread:20 cm
Flowering time:
Tolerances:Coastal, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles:Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asSweet Flag
Sku12508

How to grow Acorus 'Mini Green' in NZ

Acorus 'Mini Green' grows best in full sun or partial shade with fertile soil that remains consistently moist. It performs particularly well around ponds, streams, and water features, but also grows successfully in garden beds that do not dry out completely. Incorporating compost into the soil before planting will improve moisture retention and encourage healthy root development. Water regularly during establishment and throughout dry periods. Its adaptability makes it suitable for a wide range of New Zealand landscapes.

Acorus 'Mini Green' care tips

Acorus 'Mini Green' is a very low maintenance plant that remains attractive with minimal care. Keep the soil evenly moist, especially during warm weather, to maintain healthy foliage. Remove any damaged or discoloured leaves as needed to keep the plant looking tidy. A light application of balanced fertiliser in spring will support fresh growth. Dividing mature clumps every few years can help maintain vigour and provide additional plants for use elsewhere in the garden.

Acorus 'Mini Green' size, spacing, and growth rate

Acorus 'Mini Green' typically grows to around 20 to 30 centimetres tall and wide, forming a dense and compact mound of foliage. It has a moderate growth rate and gradually develops into a well formed clump. Space plants approximately 25 to 35 centimetres apart to allow them to fill out naturally while maintaining good airflow. Its compact size makes it ideal for edging pathways, planting in containers, and adding detail to smaller garden spaces.

Landscaping uses for Acorus 'Mini Green'

Acorus 'Mini Green' is ideal for borders, pathways, water gardens, containers, rock gardens, and mass plantings. The fresh green foliage provides year round structure and contrasts beautifully with flowering plants and colourful foliage varieties. It can be used to define garden edges, soften hard landscape features, or create texture in mixed plantings. Its tidy growth habit and reliable performance make it suitable for both contemporary and traditional landscape designs.

Why buy Acorus 'Mini Green' from The Plant Company?

The Plant Company is NZ’s most trusted plant nursery and offers premium quality Acorus 'Mini Green' plants that are ready to thrive in New Zealand gardens. Every plant is carefully grown and selected to ensure strong establishment, healthy growth, and excellent long term performance. Customers benefit from expert horticultural advice, fast nationwide delivery, and exceptional customer service. With free shipping available on orders over $150, The Plant Company makes it easy to add this versatile and attractive foliage plant to your garden with confidence.

Questions and Answers

Have a question about Acorus 'Mini Green' (Sweet Flag)? We are here to help.

Acorus gramineus Ogon growing in water beside a rock.
Most Popular Acorus gramineus 'Ogon'

Acorus gramineus 'Ogon' also called Japanese Sweet Flag is a graceful evergreen with striking gold and green blades that brighten damp and shaded...

From$16.49
Acorus gramineus variegata plants growing in pots with green and cream foliage.
Most Popular Acorus gramineus variegatus

Acorus gramineus variegatus, commonly known as Variegated Sweet Flag, is an attractive ornamental grass-like plant prized for its elegant green and...

From$20.63
Acrous 'Mini Gold' plant with yellow-green foliage.
Most Popular Acorus 'Mini Gold' (Golden Sweet Flag)

Acorus 'Mini Gold' is a compact ornamental grass like perennial prized for its bright golden foliage and neat growth habit. The vibrant leaves...

Acorus gramineus minimus aureus plants in a border garden.
Most Popular Acorus gramineus 'Minimus Aureus' (Japanese Sweet Flag)

Acorus gramineus 'Minimus Aureus' is a compact ornamental grass like plant valued for its bright golden foliage and tidy clumping habit. The fine...

Lomandra Lime Tuff in a garden showing elegant foliage.
Most Popular Lomandra Lime Tuff

Lomandra 'Lime Tuff' is a hardy evergreen ornamental grass valued for its vibrant lime green foliage and compact tidy growth habit. This versatile...

From$8.21
Carex secta plants growing as a border garden in a commercial car park.
Most Popular Carex secta (Swamp Sedge)

Carex secta, commonly known as Pukio, is a striking New Zealand native sedge admired for its large, tussock forming habit and golden green foliage...

From$15.87
juncus-blue-dart-
Most Popular Juncus 'Blue Dart' (Blue Rush)

Juncus 'Blue Dart' is a striking ornamental rush prized for its upright blue green foliage and strong architectural form. This hardy evergreen plant...

From$18.29
Liriope muscari 'Pee Dee Gold Ingot' plants with yellow foliage in a border garden.
Most Popular Liriope 'Pee Dee Gold Ingot'

Liriope 'Pee Dee Gold Ingot', commonly known as Purple Liriope or Lilyturf, grows as a clump and produces strap-like, golden-yellow leaves up to 20...

From$19.25
Garden icons like Dianella 'Little Jess' and Arthropodium cirratum (Rengarenga Lily) lead the way, but there’s magic in discovering Howea forsteriana, Peperomia Burgundy, and Prunus Kiku Shidare Zakura.
–The Plant Company

Explore Garden Inspiration

Sign up to receive a free $10 Voucher You won’t be bombarded with emails, just titbits of quality information from time to time Sign up
Free shipping on orders over $150!

Join our community of happy customers.

4.8

445 Google reviews