USDA: 4a - 11 RHS: H - FT EGF: H1 - G2 Australia: 1 - 5
Care Level
low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height
0.6 - 1.5 m (2 - 5 ft)
Spread
30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light
full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture
average, well-drained
Soil Type
clay to sandy
Soil pH
acidic to neutral
Description
The herbaceous perennial Acorus calamus 'Variegatus' (ornamental grass) bears faded green blossoms during mid-spring to late spring. This plant is clump forming and has showy, glossy, fine textured and aromatic foliage that is striped white and medium green in colour. The stems are aromatic. Acorus calamus 'Variegatus' (ornamental grass) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses
Bog, border, container, edging, mass planting, pond and specimen.
Special Characteristics
It is worthy to note that Acorus calamus 'Variegatus' tolerates wet sites, and has a natural resistance to deer.
Cautions
Where conditions are favourable, Acorus calamus 'Variegatus' (ornamental grass) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.
