About
Acorus calamus 'Argenteostriatus' is a clumping perennial characterized by its fragrant, sword-like foliage, which features longitudinal stripes of creamy-white.
About the genus
Acorus comprises deciduous or semi-evergreen perennials that thrive in moist environments. These plants develop clumps of linear or sword-shaped foliage. Near the tips of their central, leaf-like stems, they produce small, spike-like flowers that are not particularly prominent.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Poorly-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
- Plant type
- Bogs, Grass Like, Aquatic
- Habit
- Tufted
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 5-10 years
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow at pond margins in very moist or wet soils in full sun. Divide every few years to prevent congestion. See pond plants for further advice
- 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
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to powdery mildews