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Acorus calamus Variegatus

Variegated Sweet Flag (Striped Sweet Flag)

The green and creamy-yellow coloured foliage is tangerine-scented when bruised. This striking plant will grow in shallow ponds, along lakes, and in marshy areas.

  • »  Forms an upright, vase-shaped clump of iris-like green and white variegated leaves
  • »  Adds a nice feature to the semi-aquatic garden
  • »  Foliage and rhizomes emit a spicy scent when crushed or bruised
  • »  Bloom Time: Flowers are not showy

1gal
$24.33
  • Category:Grasses
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:50-60 cm
  • Spread:45-60 cm
  • Bloom Color: Green
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Wetland (Root submerged)
• Moist to Wet Soils
Growth Rate
• Fast
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Deciduous
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Lt. Spr-Sum
Habit
• Clumping
• Vase-shape
Foliage Color
• Green
• Variegated
• White
Landscape uses
• Bog or water garden
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Acorus calamus 'Variegatus'

Acorus is not a true grass, and will produce tiny red berries.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Acorus calamus 'Variegatus'

Grows best in a consistently moist to wet soil, in full sun or light shade. If the soil dries out, the tips of the leaves will scorch. Acorus spreads by rhizomes and can form a large colony. It can be planted in a container, in or at a pond's edge, to help prevent spreading.