Variegated Sweet Flag
Acorus gramineus 'Oborozuki'
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Variegated Sweet Flag, also known as Acorus calamus 'Variegatus', is a perennial plant that is known for its striking, striped foliage and its tolerance for wet conditions.
This plant typically grows to a height of .5-1 feet with a similar spread. It prefers full sun to part shade and thrives best in wet, boggy soils, making it a great choice for water gardens, pond edges, or other areas of the landscape that stay consistently moist.
The leaves of Variegated Sweet Flag are sword-shaped, with green and creamy white stripes, and have a sweet, spicy fragrance when crushed. In the summer, it produces inconspicuous, greenish-yellow flowers on a spadix, similar to many other water-loving plants.
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0.5' - 1' |
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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, Borders, 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.
