Description
Acorus Gramineus Variegatus, also known as Variegated Sweet Flag, is a graceful, grass-like perennial that brings shimmering texture and subtle color to moist garden spaces. 🌿 With its creamy white and green striped foliage, it’s a favorite for softening edges, brightening shady corners, and adding movement near water features.
🌱 Plant Profile
- Botanical Name: Acorus gramineus ‘Variegatus’
- Common Names: Variegated Sweet Flag, Japanese Rush
- Height & Spread: ~30–60 cm tall and wide
- Foliage: Sword-like leaves with white and green stripes; softly arching and aromatic
- Flowers: Tiny, yellow-green spadix flowers (often hidden in foliage)
- Bloom Time: Spring to early summer
🌞 Growing Conditions
- Light: Partial shade to full sun (prefers dappled light in hot climates)
- Soil: Moist to wet, well-draining; thrives in boggy areas and pond margins
- Watering: Regular; does not tolerate dry soil
- Hardiness: Frost-hardy to –15°C; evergreen in mild climates
🌿 Landscape Uses
- Perfect for bog gardens, rain gardens, and pond edges
- Adds contrast in mixed borders and containers
- Excellent for erosion control on gentle slopes
🌼 Care Tips
- Mulch in autumn to protect roots from frost
- Divide clumps every few years to maintain vigor
- Avoid planting in dry, exposed spots—foliage may scorch
