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Acorus calamus 'Argenteostriatus'

Family Acoraceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   2a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H1 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 0.6 - 1.2 m (2 - 4 ft)
Spread 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Acorus calamus 'Argenteostriatus' (dwarf sedge) bears faded green blossoms during mid spring to mid summer. This herbaceous perennial is clump forming and has variegated and striped pale yellow and medium green foliage that is showy, matte, medium textured and fragrant. The fruit produced by Acorus calamus 'Argenteostriatus' (dwarf sedge) is striped. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning herbaceous perennial which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Accent, bog, border, container, mass planting, pond, specimen and waterfront.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Acorus calamus 'Argenteostriatus' tolerates wet sites, and has a natural resistance to rabbits.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Acorus calamus 'Argenteostriatus' (dwarf sedge) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.