Scientific Name
Acorus calamus 'Variegatus'

Common Name
Variegated sweet flag


Hardiness Zones: 5-10
Height: 2-4'
Light Requirements: Sun to partial shade
Soil/Moisture: Prefers moist to wet soil high in organic matter but will grow in soil with average moisture; tolerates shallow standing water
Form/Texture: Upright
Inflorescence: Grown for foliage; sweetly fragrant flowers
Comments: Flat iris-like leaves; spreads slowly by branching, creeping rhizomes; stripes can be cream white to yellow; use as accent in moist to wet sites or in standing water
Cultivars: --
 

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