Acorus gramineus 'Variegatus'
Japanese Sweet Flag
Araceae
Perennials
ACORUSFound throughout the Northern Hemisphere, these bog or aquatic plants will succeed in water or in rich,well-irrigated soil. They look like clumps or tufts of iris but are related to calla (Zantedeschia). Flowers are inconspicuous. Use in damp borders, at pool edges, or in shallow water.
Fans of 6–12-in., narrow, semievergreen leaves 1 1/2 in. wide rise from the ends of slowly creeping rhizomes that eventually form large clumps.
Has 6–12-in.-long leaves striped with white.
Nassella tenuissima
Native to Texas, New Mexico, Mexico. Among finest textured and most billowy looking of all ornamental ...
Acorus gramineus
Fans of 6–12-in., narrow, semievergreen leaves 1 1/2 in. wide rise from the ends of slowly creep...
Acorus gramineus 'Ogon'
This popular acorus variety has narrow (1/4 in.), arching, 10-in.-long leaves of golden yellow.
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