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| Identification |
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Genus
Acorus
Species
calamus
Variety
Cultivar
Variegatus
Common names
sweetflag
Family
ACORACEAE
Specimen number
S11307
Data source
HtZn p69
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Flower
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
1' - 5'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to partial shade
Water
Moist
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 03a-11
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 12-02
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
One of the common garden uses for this plant is near the poolside. Acorus calamus 'Variegatus' can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -40� Fahrenheit. Sweet flag needs summer days with high heat. This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It usually does best in moist soils. This species tolerates windy and salty seaside conditions. This plant can be hazardous.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
yes
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Poolside
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
spicy cinnamon
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Rhizome
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Propagation of Acorus calamus 'Variegatus' can be achieved using the plant's rhizomes.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Acorus calamus 'Variegatus' is a perennial. Leaves: Sweet flag has variegated leaves. This plant has sword shaped leaves up to 5' long. Flowers: This species has tiny flowers. Most often the flowers occur in either yellow or green.
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