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Gerald L. Klingaman
Acoraceae
ACORUS gramineus 'Variegatus'
Grassleaf Sweet Flag, Variegated Sweet Flag
Variegated sweet flag Ogon sweet flag is a semi-evergreen perennial that originates from Japan. It is grown for its neat clumping habit and grass-like foliage, which is aromatic when crushed. The cultivar ‘Variegatus’ has attractive variegated leaves of green streaked with ivory. This perennial is easy to grow if provided with rich evenly moist soil and full to partial sun. Plant in boggy gardens or in fertile beds and borders. These plants will not tolerate deep standing water.
12 - 2
5 - 8
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Perennial
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade
6"-12" / 15.2cm - 30.5cm (10)
6"-12" / 15.2cm - 30.5cm (12)
Late Spring, Early Summer
Eastern Asia, Japan
Acidic, Neutral
Poorly Drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Wet Site
Slow
Clump-Forming
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Insignificant
Yellow Green
Bronze, Tan
White, Green, Ivory
Variegated, Striped/Striated
White, Green
No
Yes
Single
Fine
Glossy
Semi-Evergreen
Bog Garden, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
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