Acorus gramineus 'Variegatus' – Variegated Sweet Flag

Acorus gramineus 'Variegatus' – Variegated Sweet Flag

A classic and graceful evergreen perennial, Acorus gramineus 'Variegatus' brings delicate year-round brightness to water features, shaded borders, and moist containers with its slender, iris-like blades elegantly striped in green and creamy white. Reliably deer resistant and bog tolerant, it thrives in consistently moist soil and can even grow in shallow standing water — making it an outstanding choice for pond margins, rain gardens, and stepping stone plantings where its refined texture and variegated color provide a gentle, natural contrast to surrounding foliage.

Key Features:

• Perennial; evergreen grass-like habit
• Green and creamy white variegated foliage; four-season interest
• Deer resistant
• Bog tolerant — thrives in moist to wet conditions; grows in shallow water
• Excellent for water features, pond edges, rain gardens, and containers
• Shade tolerant; performs well in part shade to full shade
• Low maintenance; easy to grow

Growing Details:
Height: 8–12 in | Spread: 12–18 in
Exposure: Full Sun to Full Shade | Water: Moderate to High/Moist
Bloom time: Spring | Bloom color: Inconspicuous
USDA Hardiness Zone: 5–10