Acorus gramineus Variegatus

Grassy-leaved Sweet Flag

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Type: Perennials, Grasses, Groundcovers
Height: Short 6-12" (Plant 12" apart)
Bloom Time: Late Spring to Early Summer
Sun-Shade: Full Sun to Half Sun/ Half Shade
Zones: 5-8   Find Your Zone
Soil Condition: Normal, Acidic, Clay, Sandy
Flower / Accent: Yellow / Green
Pot Size: 3.5" square x 4" deep

A problem solving, attractive grass-like groundcover for soggy sites, rain gardens, even standing water. Not an invasive Sweetflag like its cousin. Tossled tufts of narrow sweetly scented blades are striped with buttery white and green. Evergreen in the south; useful in all parts for erosion control especially along streams and banks. a.k.a. Acorus Calamus.

Tiny berries form on sedge-like stalks in early summer. Foliage is sweetly fragrant when crushed.

Features to Note:

  • Deer Resistant
  • Wet Site Tolerant
  • Groundcovers
  • Rabbit Resistant
  • Yellow Flowering Perennials
  • Web Exclusive

Acorus General Information:

Sweetflag grows well in both boggy and moist garden soils. Naturalizes politely by spreading rhizomes. Native to Japan-neat clumping habit with grass-like foliage.

Acorus Plant Care:

For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring. Requires moist, acidic soil. An excellent choice for the rain garden, stream or pond margins, bogs or moist woodland gardens.

$9.95 ea.
(3+) $9.50 ea.
Ships: Fall 2016
Plant Code: ACVA