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Acorus calamus 'Argenteostriatus' (v)

Genus: Acorus
Family: Acoraceae

About this plant

'Argenteostriatus' is a spreading, tufted herbaceous perennial with aromatic, sword-shaped leaves striped longitudinally with creamy-white

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Moist But Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow at pond margins in very moist or wet soils in full sun. Divide every few years to prevent congestion

Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by rhizome division at the beginning of the growing season. Pot up and plant out only when fully established

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

May suffer from powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Floating

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years