Acorus Calamus Variegatus Variegated Sweet Flag

Acorus Calamus Variegatus | Variegated Sweet Flag

Acorus Calamus Variegatus, or Variegated Sweet Flag, is similar to Acorus calamus but with green and cream vertical striped leaves. This citrus-scented plant has also be used in fragrances and medicinal cures. Little maintenance is required. Trim just above the water surface after foliage has died back in Autumn to tidy leaving a little material to protect new shoots.

Marginal plants are great for ponds, and will add colour, interest and wildlife habitat in your garden. Marginal pond plants like Acorus Calamus Variegatus Variegated Sweet Flag make a wonderful and easy addition to any garden pond edge.

Where do you plant marginal pond plants?
Marginal Pond Plants, such as the Acorus Calamus Variegatus - Variegated Sweet Flag, can be placed in the shallow areas of a pond. This is usually around the edges, or margin, of the pond. Certain types of marginal pond plants can be planted out of the pond water in damp ground, ideal for a bog garden or water garden display.

For a guide to planting and maintaining marginal plants please click here.

Features
Max. Height: 50-80cm
Growth Rate: Medium
Flowers: June - July
Position: Full sun to part shade
Planting Depth: 1-15cm

Please note: photo is for illustrative purposes and depending on time of year and growth rate may not reflect exactly what you receive. Pond Plants are shipped directly from the grower and are subject to a one-off £5.99 delivery surcharge regardless or order size/value. Please allow 3-10 working days for delivery on average.