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Variegated Sweet Flag (Acorus calamus 'Variegatus'): Aromatic Striped Foliage for Water Gardens

Variegated Sweet Flag

Overview

Variegated sweet flag is a deciduous, aquatic perennial with 5-foot-long bright green leaves striped longitudinally with cream. The leaves are aromatic (sweet flag fragrance) and resemble iris foliage. Insignificant flowers. Great for shallow water, bog gardens, and marshy woodlands.

Cultivation

Water less than 9 inches deep or very moist soil. Full sun. Plant in containers to control spread. Divide every 3–4 years.

Landscape Uses

Water gardens, pond margins, bog gardens. Striking vertical accent with variegated foliage.

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