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Acorus Calamus 'Variegatus' (Variegated Sweetflag)

$10.95 USD
by Nature Aquariums
Type: TERRANIUM PLANTS

Variegated Sweetflag is a hardy marginal plant for ponds and water gardens, with colorful green-and-white striped leaves that draw attention even without flowers. It grows tall enough to work as a standalone background planting in a small pond, or in front of larger background plants in a bigger one.

Skill Level Easy
Light High (full sun to part sun)
Humidity N/A — grown in standing water/wet soil, typically outdoors
Soil / Substrate Wet marginal soil or aquatic planting pots
Type Marginal (Hardy Pond)
Max Height Up to 36"
Placement Marginal shelf / pond edge
Origin North America
Other Hardy in USDA zones 4-11. No notable flowers — grown for its variegated foliage.

Care & Planting: Plant in wet marginal soil or an aquatic planting pot at the pond edge, keeping the crown at or just below the water surface. Divide clumps every few years to maintain vigor.