Acorus calamus Variegatus

Common Name: Sweet Flag

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