Variegated Sweet Flag

Variegated Sweet Flag is a semi-evergreen perennial is known for its striking, creamy striped grass-like foliage and its tolerance for wet conditions. The leaves have a spicy-sweet fragrance when crushed. 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 - 9

Culture: 

Full SunPart Sun

Bloom Color: 

Yellow

Season of Interest: 

Multi-Seasonal

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Thrives in average soils with consistent moisture, even boggy conditions and standing water. Shelter from harsh sun exposure in hot summer regions. Water regularly to maintain moisture levels; will not tolerate dry soils. For a neat appearance, remove old, faded foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide every 2 to 3 years in early spring.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Edging, Urban Gardens, Groundcover, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Itea, Fothergilla, Cardinal Flower

IMAGES: Krzysztof Ziarnek, KenraizAcorus gramineus Oborozuki kz1CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Acorus gramineus Oborozuki 0zzCC BY-SA 4.0

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.

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Variegated Sweet Flag
Variegated Sweet Flag
Variegated Sweet Flag

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