How to prune acorus gramineus 'variegatus'

Early spring; trim dead tips as needed year-round. Snip away brown leaf tips or cut dead leaves down to the crown with sharp scissors. Do not remove healthy variegated foliage unnecessarily. Divide in spring if the clump becomes congested.

As needed; light annual tidy in spring. Acorus gramineus 'Variegatus' (variegated Japanese rush) needs minimal pruning. Trim brown or dead leaf tips with scissors and remove any fully dead leaves at the base as they appear. Avoid cutting back hard — this slow-grower does not flush strongly after severe cuts. Light cosmetic grooming is all that is needed.

Snip away brown leaf tips or cut dead leaves down to the crown with sharp scissors. Do not remove healthy variegated foliage unnecessarily. Divide in spring if the clump becomes congested.