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- Propagation methods
Botanical name
Acorus calamus 'Argenteostriatus'
Other names
Variegated sweet flag, Silver-striped sweet flag, Acorus calamus 'Variegatus', Sweet flag 'Argenteostriatus', Sweet flag 'Variegatus', Acorus gramineus 'Argenteostriatus'
Genus
Variety or Cultivar
'Variegatus' _ 'Variegatus' is a clump-forming, spreading, moisture-loving, deciduous perennial with aromatic, sword-shaped, green- and cream-striped leaves and insignificant, spike-like flowers in summer.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming
COLOUR
Flower
Insignificant or absent, Yellow-green in Summer
Foliage
Green, Cream, Variegated, Striped in All seasons
General care
In summer cut out any dead leaves, remove spent flowers and divide every few years to prevent congestion.
Division
WHERE TO GROW
Acorus calamus 'Argenteostriatus' (Silver-striped sweet flag) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Aquatic, Bog garden, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Waterside
Cultivation
Plant in fertile soil in sun. Likes very wet conditions, and can even be grown in shallow water.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Boggy damp conditions, Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
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