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

Acorus gramineus (Sweet Flag) 'Variegatum' white green leaves close up

Botanical name: Acorus gramineus var. variegatus

Common name: Sweet Flag

Cultivar: Variegatum

Family: Acoraceae

Origin: Japan

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 6-9?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterRegular waterBog or aquatic plantOrnamental foliageSubtropical 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 (Sweet Flag) 'Variegatum' white and green leaves, narrow plant in a pot
Acorus gramineus (Sweet Flag) 'Variegatum' green white striped leaves plant in nursery pots close up


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