Acorus gramineus var. variegatus 'Variegatum' (Sweet Flag)

Acorus gramineus (Sweet Flag) 'Variegatum' white green leaves close up
Acorus gramineus (Sweet Flag) 'Variegatum' with thin blades spreading from a dark plastic pot.

Botanical name: Acorus gramineus var. variegatus

Common name: Sweet Flag

Cultivar: Variegatum

Family: Acoraceae

Origin: Japan

USDA Zone: 6-9

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryKeep soil wet: Bog or aquatic plantWatering: Regular; moderate; bog or aquatic
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Ornamental foliageFoliage color: Ornamental foliage
Flood tolerant plantFlood tolerance: High

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 (Sweet Flag) 'Variegatum' white and green leaves, narrow plant in a pot
Acorus gramineus (Sweet Flag) 'Variegatum' with thin white and green striped leaves in a container.
Acorus gramineus (Sweet Flag) 'Variegatum' green white striped leaves plant in nursery pots close up
Acorus gramineus (Sweet Flag) 'Variegatum' with narrow green white striped leaves growing in plastic nursery pots.


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