Sweetflag. An aquatic plant with thick creeping rhizomes. Sword like upright green leaves striped white and cream. Max Height 80cm. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers May to June. Full sun. Hardy.
Acorus calamus ‘Variegatus’
An aquatic plant with thick creeping rhizomes. Sword like upright green leaves striped white and cream.
Additional information
| Generic | Acorus |
|---|---|
| Species | calamus |
| Varietry | 'Variegatus' |
| Common Name | Sweetflag |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | Heavy |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 80cm |
| Family | Araceae |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright, Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, white |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | |
| Care | Cut back after flowering |
| Border | Water plants |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
| Propagation |
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