Acorus calamus Variegata AcocalVa Variegated Sweet Flag 140mm
Acorus calamus Variegata AcocalVa Variegated Sweet Flag 140mm
Product Description
Botanical Name: Acorus calamus Variegata Common Names: Variegated Sweet Flag,
Native: No Foliage Type: Deciduous
Plant Type: Water Plants Clumping
Plant Habit: Dense, Spreading, Tufting, Upright
Description:
Hardy grass-like perennial with attractive green and creamy-white variegated fine weeping foliage. Use as a border plant with its fine, foliage gently weeping. A good contrast plant for texture and colour. Can be used as a tub plant or in aquatic gardens. Grows approx. 30cm tall.
Mature Height: 30-60cm Mature Width: <30cm
Position: Any, Soil Type: Full Sun, Semi Shade, Shade Loam, Sandy
Landscape Use(s)
Aquatic Garden, Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Erosion Control, Fire Retardant, Foliage Feature / Colour, Mass Planting, Rain Gardens, Rockery, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Wetlands, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Plant Care : Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Acoraceae Origin: Europe
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Cream, Green, Variegated
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: N/A
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: High
Drought: Low
Frost: High
Wind: High