Acorus gramineus 'Variegatus'

Japanese Sweet Flag

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Common Name:

Japanese Sweet Flag

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Yellow

Foliage color:

Yellow Green Variegated

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

4

Maximum temperature:

36°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

45 cm

Maximum width:

90 cm

Japanese Sweet Flag (Acorus gramineus 'Variegatus') - Description

A. gramineus have fans of 6-12 inches, narrow, semievergreen leaves 1/2 inch wide, which rise from the ends of rhizomes that eventually form large clumps. 'Licorice' leaves are 1.5 feet long, with a licorice flavor. 'Variegatus' has long 6 to 12 inch long leaves striped with white.

Japanese Sweet Flag (Acorus gramineus 'Variegatus') - Blooming

Flowers are insignificant.

Japanese Sweet Flag (Acorus gramineus 'Variegatus') - Growth

Can withstand and thrive in full sun, but requires partial shade in the hottest of climates. Best if grown in shallow water, at pool edges or in damp borders.

Japanese Sweet Flag (Acorus gramineus 'Variegatus') - Planting

Propagate sweet flag by dividing the rhizomes in spring, then let the new divisions get established in a pot for a few weeks before planting. Space 8 to 12 inches apart, or more for larger varieties. It spreads vigorously, so if you don't want a solid mass of it; grow it in submerged containers so it can't spread.

Japanese Sweet Flag (Acorus gramineus 'Variegatus') - Interesting facts

Native to China, Siberia, Japan and Western North America and naturalized from Turkey westwards since 16th century. Grown for aromatic foliage and Oil of Calamus. In Japan, the smaller cultivars are often grown in shallow water containers indoors.

Japanese Sweet Flag (Acorus gramineus 'Variegatus') - Soil and irrigation

These plants require ample amounts of water and are usually in standing water a couple inches deep. Leave tips will turn brown with even briefly dry soil.