Variegated Sweet Flag

Common Name: Variegated Sweet Flag

Scientific Name: Acorus calamus 'Variegatus'

Zone: 4–10

Flower: Small, greenish-yellow spadix, often hidden among foliage

Flower Timing: Late spring to early summer

Mature Height (ft): 2–3 ft

Mature Spread (ft): 1–2 ft

Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Plant Type: Semi-aquatic perennial

Preferred Environment: Shallow water, bogs, pond edges, and consistently moist soil

Special Features: Striking green and cream-striped foliage, fragrant leaves, excellent for borders and water gardens, deer resistant, non-invasive alternative to other grasses