TROPICAL PLANT ENCYCLOPEDIA

Acorus gramineus variegatus, Sweet Flag

Acorus gramineus variegatus

Sweet Flag
Family: Acoraceae
Origin: Japan
USDA Zone: 6-9?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterRegular waterBog or aquatic plantOrnamental foliageSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeFlood tolerant plant

The plants are evergreen in warmer climates, but they will die back to ground level in colder climates. Although they are water lovers, this species can take quite a bit of drought. I have seen this plant used as an accent in dry rock gardens.



Acorus gramineus variegatus, Sweet Flag
Acorus gramineus variegatus, Sweet Flag


Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/acorus_gramineus_variegatus.htm