Acorus gramineus variegatus

Common Name:
Variegated Slender Sweet Flag

Description:
Acorus gramineus 'Variegatus', known as Variegated Slender Sweet Flag, is a compact, clump-forming perennial prized for its elegant, grass-like foliage. The narrow, arching leaves are vividly striped in green and creamy white, creating a luminous effect that brightens shaded or damp garden areas. Native to East Asia, this semi-evergreen plant thrives in consistently moist to wet soils, making it ideal for pond margins, bog gardens, and water features. It performs well in full sun to part shade, tolerating Melbourne's temperate climate. While it produces small, inconspicuous yellow-green flowers in summer, the primary appeal lies in its striking foliage. With minimal maintenance, it provides year-round interest and serves as effective ground cover in moisture-retentive areas.

Form:

• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

• Ground Cover

Mature Size:

• Height: 25–30 cm

• Width: 30–50 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun

• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• Yellow-green (insignificant)

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Disease Resistant

• Herbaceous

• Perennial

• Suitable for Bog Gardens

• Suitable for Pond Margins

• Aromatic Foliage

Toxicity:

• Not known to be toxic to humans or pets. However, ingestion is not recommended as individual reactions may vary.

Companion Plants:

1. Iris pseudacorus (Yellow Flag Iris)

2. Carex elata 'Aurea' (Bowles' Golden Sedge)

3. Hosta spp.

4. Ligularia spp.