Acorus calamus 'Variegatus'
Sweet Flag / Striped Calamus
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.
Plant Type
Grass
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Green, White, Variegated
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
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
Design Styles
Japanese, Water Garden, Wetlands
Accenting Features
Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Parking Strip, Park, Raised Planter
Special Uses
Container, Filler
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.