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| Plant Number: 8.010.050 | USDA Zone: 4 - 9 |
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 | Acorus calamus ‘Argenteostriatus’ |
| Common name : Variegated Sweet Flag |
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| The foliage of Sweet Flag releases a cinnamon fragrance when crushed and was used as an air freshener in Medieval times. This handsome variegated form has iris-like leaves striped lengthwise with creamy-white and green. The green flowers are insignificant. Excellent at the waterside, or even growing in shallow water. Also nice in a moist sunny border. Clumps may be easily divided in early spring. An attractive accent plant.
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Conditions |
Appearance |
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Soil Type
Normal
Sandy
Clay
Soil pH
Neutral
Alkaline
Acid
Soil Moisture
Moist
Wet
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
Green
Blooming Time
Early Summer
Mid Summer
Foliage Color
Deep Green
Variegated
White
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Border
Containers
Rabbit Resistant
Massed
Specimen
Waterside
Flower Head Size
Very Small
Height
60-90 cm
23-35 inches
Spread
45-60 cm
18-23 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Medium
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What others say about this plant...
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Sweet flags do best in moist, soggy areas, but they'll also grow nicely in well-drained garden soil as long as it never dries out completely. They thrive in full sun to partial shade. They'll spread somewhat where they are happy, but sweet flags are never invasive.; Larry Hodgson, Perennials for Every Purpose |
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