Acorus calamus Variegatus Sweet Flag

Common Name: Sweet Flag

Acorus calamus 'Variegatus'is a moisture lover with bright, wide variegated grass-like foliage that makes a bold impact in the border or water garden. Also known as Sweet Flag, this perennial plant forms mats of stiff, narrow bladed leaves with creamy white edges. Acorus calamus 'Variegatus' is deciduous, deer resistant and will naturalize in bogs or at water's edge. Tolerates up to 5" standing water. Acorus calamus 'Variegatus' prefers full sun and moist to wet soil. It will also grow with average moisture but do not allow to dry out. Can tolerate clay soil.

Characteristics

Height in Inches at Maturity: 30
Width in Inches at Maturity: 24
Bloom Color: Tan
Bloom Time: Late spring
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Preferences: Moist
Zones: 4-10

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