Variegated Sweet Flag

Acorus gramineus 'Variegatus'

Variegated Sweet Flag is a semi-evergreen perennial plant known for its striking, green and cream striped foliage and its tolerance for wet conditions. Crushed foliage emits a delightful scent.  Prefers  full sun and moist to wet soils, or  afternoon shade if grown in hot Southern climates. 

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance.  The plant will scorch if the soil isn't kept moist.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Edging, Wildlife Gardens, Pond Edges, Water Gardens, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Japanese Maple, Fothergilla, Iris

IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang, Acorus gramineus Variegatus 3zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo by David J. Stang,  Acorus gramineus Variegatus 2zz, CC BY-SA 4.0

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.