Variegated Sweet Flag is a semi-evergreen perennial is known for its striking, creamy striped grass-like foliage and its tolerance for wet conditions. The leaves have a spicy-sweet fragrance when crushed. Prefers full sun and moist to wet soils, or afternoon shade if grown in hot Southern climates.
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Origins: |
East Asia |
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Height: |
0.5' - 1' |
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Spread: |
0.5' - 1' |
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Spacing: |
0.5' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
Yellow |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Thrives in average soils with consistent moisture, even boggy conditions and standing water. Shelter from harsh sun exposure in hot summer regions. Water regularly to maintain moisture levels; will not tolerate dry soils. For a neat appearance, remove old, faded foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Edging, Urban Gardens, Groundcover, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Itea, Fothergilla, Cardinal Flower
IMAGES: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, Acorus gramineus Oborozuki kz1, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Acorus gramineus Oborozuki 0zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
