Acorus gramineus ‘Variegatus’

sweet flag
Sweetly scented foliage spreads politely via roots making it a great small ground cover. Appreciates a bit of shade in hot areas. Tolerates wet feet.
Acorus gramineus 'Variegatus'
height 8–12in
width 1–3ft
tolerates Cold, Cool Summers, Fog, Moist Soil, Pots, Wind
water
needs		 High
water
info		 This plant never wants to dry out. Keep an eye out for browning leaf tips and withering leaves, which are signs of underwatering.
hardy
to		 -20F
exposure Part Shade – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Planting Mix, In Pots: Potting Soil, Tolerates Heavy Soil, Tolerates Sandy Soil
fertilizing All Purpose
origin South Asia, East Asia
california
native		 No
sunset
zones		 3–10, 14–24

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

Growing Notes

Slowly spreads via rhizomes to make a dense ground cover.
This plant can be grown in the margins of bogs or stream sides in shallow standing water. As such it’s sometimes used for terrariums.
After many years thinning out the rhizomes keeps this plant looking fresh. These divisions are easily propagated into new plants in spring.

Special Interest

The common name sweet flag refers to this plants scented foliage, which some describe as smelling of liquorish. This plant can tolerate light foot traffic, making a sweet scented pathway!