Variegated Sweet Flag

Acorus gramineus 'Oborozuki'

Variegated Sweet Flag is a semi-evergreen perennial is known for its striking, creamy striped grass-like foliage and its tolerance for wet conditions. The leaves have a spicy-sweet fragrance when crushed. Prefers full sun and moist to wet soils, or afternoon shade if grown in hot Southern climates. 

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Thrives in average soils with consistent moisture, even boggy conditions and standing water. Shelter from harsh sun exposure in hot summer regions. Water regularly to maintain moisture levels; will not tolerate dry soils. For a neat appearance, remove old, faded foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide every 2 to 3 years in early spring.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Edging, Urban Gardens, Groundcover, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Itea, Fothergilla, Cardinal Flower

IMAGES: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, Acorus gramineus Oborozuki kz1, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Acorus gramineus Oborozuki 0zz, CC BY-SA 4.0

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.

All plants are shipped through UPS ground services.  

Estimated Shipping Time: Your order may ship immediately, however most orders ship in 1-2 business days (we do not ship on weekends) from date of purchase. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.

If you ordered more than one plant, you will receive multiple shipments. This is to get your plants to you as soon as possible. However, shipping schedules can change due to unforeseen events, such as unpredictable weather. We appreciate your patience.