Description
Variegated Sweet Flag is an ornamental perennial grass prized for its upright habit and striking foliage. With sword-shaped, fragrant leaves striped in green and white, it adds visual texture to garden beds, boggy borders, or pond edges across Massachusetts. Its unique coloring provides year-round interest and complements both native and decorative plantings.
Easy to maintain and resilient, Variegated Sweet Flag performs well in wet soil conditions, making it ideal for rain gardens and streamside planting. Divide clumps in spring if the center thins, and enjoy its refined look throughout the growing season. For gardeners in Massachusetts, Variegated Sweet Flag is a beautiful and functional choice.
Each plant comes in a 3.5″ growers container. The image shown represents an example of what you may receive. Please note that the height, shape, and fullness of each plant may vary due to natural growth patterns. Rest assured, we will select the healthiest and most vibrant plant for you.
Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: Acorus calamus 'Variegatus'
Color: green, yellow
Light: full sun – part shade
Watering: keep soil consistently, dont let the soil dry out
Soil: moist, rich
Zone: 4 – 8
Plant Shape: upright spreading
Plant Type: dense herbaceous perennial grass
Mature Size: height (4'), width (3')
Blooming Season: n/a
Growth Rate: medium
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