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Acorus calamus 'Variegatus' is often confused with:
Acorus calamus Acorus calamus
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Variegated Sweet Flag Acorus calamus 'Variegatus'

Phonetic Spelling
AH-kor-us KAL-ah-mus vay-ree-eh-GAY-tus
Description

Flat iris-like leaves; spreads slowly by branching, creeping rhizomes; stripes can be cream white to yellow; use as accent in moist to wet sites or in standing water; grow in a wide mouth pot; does not grow as rapid as the species

 

Soil: Prefers moist to wet soil high in organic matter but will grow in soil with average moisture; tolerates shallow, standing water

Grown for foliage

More information on Acorus calamus.

See this plant in the following landscape:
Dry Stream Bed Garden in Cabarrus County
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#full sun tolerant#water garden#white flowers#riparian#ornamental grass#wetlands#rich soils#cream flowers#striped leaves#wet soils tolerant#partial shade tolerant
 
Leaf close up
Leaf close up David J.Stang CC BY-SA 4.0
Form
Form David J.Stang CC BY-SA 4.0
Leaf detail
Leaf detail David J.Stang CC BY-SA 4.0
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Form Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz CC BY-SA 4.0
Form
Form David Stang CC BY-SA 4.0
Form
Form David Stang CC BY-SA 4.0
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#full sun tolerant#water garden#white flowers#riparian#ornamental grass#wetlands#rich soils#cream flowers#striped leaves#wet soils tolerant#partial shade tolerant
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Acorus
    Species:
    calamus
    Family:
    Acoraceae
    Uses (Ethnobotany):
    Grown for foliage
    Recommended Propagation Strategy:
    Division
    Particularly Resistant To (Insects/Diseases/Other Problems):
    wet soils
    Dimensions:
    Height: 2 ft. 0 in. - 4 ft. 0 in.
    Width: 1 ft. 0 in. - 2 ft. 0 in.
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
    Water Plant
    Habit/Form:
    Erect
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Light:
    Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
    Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
    Soil Texture:
    High Organic Matter
    Soil Drainage:
    Frequent Standing Water
    Occasionally Wet
    USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
    4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Brown/Copper
    Cream/Tan
    Flower Inflorescence:
    Insignificant
    Flower Value To Gardener:
    Fragrant
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Spring
    Summer
    Flower Description:
    Not showy (grown for foliage); sweetly fragrant flowers
  • Leaves:
    Leaf Color:
    Cream/Tan
    Gold/Yellow
    Green
    White
    Hairs Present:
    No
    Leaf Description:
    Flat iris-like leaves; spreads slowly by branching, creeping rhizomes; stripes can be cream white to yellow. Therefore, this plant has creamy white stripes on sword-like leaves.
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Pond
    Design Feature:
    Border
    Resistance To Challenges:
    Wet Soil