Acorus 'Oborozuki'
Best low-maintenance perennial for brightening up shady garden spaces.
Elevate your garden with Acorus 'Oborozuki', a stunning perennial celebrated for its vibrant bi-colored foliage. Deep green, lime green, and yellow hues create a captivating display year-round, perfect for brightening shady spots. This deer-resistant plant forms an attractive mound, ideal for borders, beds, or containers. Its low-maintenance nature and evergreen appeal make it a versatile and enduring addition to any landscape, offering consistent visual interest with minimal effort.
$16.95
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Category Rank
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#61 in Plants
Price vs Category Average
-61%
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SKU
27591
Who it's for
- Pond owners needing non-invasive plants for boggy edges
- Gardeners seeking year-round brightness in dim or damp spaces
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance, pest-resistant greenery
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in dry, sun-drenched climates without irrigation
- Impatient landscapers looking for rapid, large-scale ground coverage
- Northern growers living in extremely cold, harsh climates
Performance breakdown
Foliage Vibrancy
Striking yellow and green variegation provides high-contrast visual impact.
Shade Tolerance
Thrives in low-light conditions where most flowering perennials struggle.
Maintenance Effort
Requires minimal pruning or attention to maintain its tidy mound shape.
Pest Resistance
Reliably deters deer, saving gardeners from constant protective measures.
Seasonal Longevity
Evergreen foliage ensures consistent color throughout the entire calendar year.
Landscape Versatility
Compact size adapts seamlessly to containers, borders, or damp garden beds.
Key Specs
SKU
27591
Genus
Acorus
Species
gramineus
Item Form
2-Quart
Mature Height
12 in
Mature Width
12 in
Hardiness Zones
5 - 8
Features
- Striking bi-colored foliage for year-round appeal.
- Thrives in shady garden areas.
- Deer resistant for easy care.
- Cold-hardy perennial for lasting beauty.
- Mound-shaped habit adds structure.
- Versatile for beds, borders, and containers.
- Evergreen interest throughout the seasons.
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality and unique aesthetic appeal of the Acorus 'Oborozuki'. Reviewers frequently note that the plants arrive healthy, vigorous, and establish quickly, demonstrating excellent reliability. The distinctive golden variegation provides much needed visual interest, particularly in shaded areas. This low maintenance ornamental grass is celebrated for delivering reliable texture and color, making it a highly valued addition to the garden landscape.
Know before you buy
Yes, this plant is evergreen in most climates within its hardiness zones of 5 through 8. While the intensity of the yellow and lime hues may shift slightly with the temperature, the foliage remains intact and vibrant year-round.
Acorus 'Oborozuki' performs best in partial to full shade. While it can tolerate some morning sun, intense afternoon heat can scorch the delicate, grass-like leaves.
It is highly versatile and grows beautifully in containers. Because it maintains a compact, 12-inch mound shape, it works well as a standalone accent or as a textural filler in mixed shade planters.
Yes, Acorus 'Oborozuki' is generally avoided by deer due to its texture and chemical composition. It is a reliable choice for gardens where deer pressure is a common concern.
Since the mature width of the plant is 12 inches, you should space them approximately 12 inches apart on center. This allows each plant to form its signature mound without overcrowding.
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