The Striking Acorus calamus 'Variegatus' - Striped Sweet Flag
Acorus calamus 'Variegatus' at the Missouri Botanical Garden
Variegated Sweet Flag is a striking, wetland plant that grows from 2' - 4' tall. Each iris-like leaf sports a prominent creamy-white stripe. Zones: 4-8.
It makes a punchy addition to a wet area; streamside, pond's edge, or in a container.
Creeping rhizomes slowly spread to form large colonies in favorable conditions, but the variegated form is not as aggressive as the regular green variety.
This native perennial doesn't require a bog or wetlands but it needs to be constantly wet in the summer months. Sweet Flag is very hardy and semi-evergreen in zone 7 and south.
It makes a punchy addition to a wet area; streamside, pond's edge, or in a container.
Creeping rhizomes slowly spread to form large colonies in favorable conditions, but the variegated form is not as aggressive as the regular green variety.
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This native perennial doesn't require a bog or wetlands but it needs to be constantly wet in the summer months. Sweet Flag is very hardy and semi-evergreen in zone 7 and south.
It looks amazingly striking! Loved the photos! :)
ReplyDeleteVidya, isn't it lovely? what an accent.
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