Acorus calamus 'Variegatus'

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Variegated Sweet Flag

 
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Description

Variegated Sweet Flag is a low ornamental grass with pale yellow-green colored blades. It looks and performs best next to a pond, stream or wet areas, as it needs high moisture. It has inconspicuous tiny flowers. It is best to keep Acorus in pots as in can become invasive.

 

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Plant Type

Grass

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

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Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Green, White, Variegated

 

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

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Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.