Acorus gramineus 'Variegatus' ~ Variegated Sweet Flag

Variegated Sweet Flag is a semi-evergreen perennial plant known for its striking, green and cream striped foliage and its tolerance for wet conditions. Crushed foliage emits a delightful scent.  Prefers full sun and moist to wet soils, or afternoon shade if grown in hot Southern climates.  Type:  Perennial Origins: East Asia Height:  0.5' - 1' Spread:  0.5' - 1' Spacing:  0.5' USDA Hardiness Zone:  5 - 8 Culture:  Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color:  Yellow Season of Interest:  Year-Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance.  The plant will scorch if the soil isn't kept moist. LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Edging, Wildlife Gardens, Pond Edges, Water Gardens, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Japanese Maple, Fothergilla, Iris IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang, Acorus gramineus Variegatus 3zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Acorus gramineus Variegatus 2zz, CC BY-SA 4.0 *As plants have ranges in appearance they