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Acorus calamus 'Variegatus'

Sweet Flag / Striped Calamus

Plant photo of: Acorus calamus 'Variegatus'
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer:

 

Description

Variegated Sweet Flag is a low ornamental grass with pale yellow-green colored blades. It looks and performs best next to a pond, stream or wet areas, as it needs high moisture. It has inconspicuous tiny flowers. It is best to keep Acorus in pots as in can become invasive. This plant is fire-prone! Please use caution when planting near your home. This plant is fire-prone! Please use caution when planting near your home.

 

Sun

Full, Half

Water

High, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Rich, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Invasive

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants with similar watering needs in the same area.