Silver Striped Sweet Flag Ornamental Grasses (Acorus Calamus Argenteostriatus)

Silver Striped Sweet Flag Ornamental Grasses Description

Silver Striped Sweet Flag is a striking ornamental grass with elegant, silvery white striped foliage that adds texture and interest to damp garden areas. This semi evergreen plant forms dense, upright clumps that resemble grass but are actually members of the Acorus family. Its attractive variegated leaves bring colour and contrast, particularly in water gardens, boggy areas, and along pond edges. Ideal for those looking to create a vibrant, low maintenance water feature or damp garden, it is a hardy plant that works well in both formal and naturalistic landscapes.

Pruning Advice

Silver Striped Sweet Flag is relatively low maintenance, but it benefits from light pruning to keep its shape neat and tidy.

Cut back any damaged, dead, or yellowing foliage in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges. This will help the plant to look fresh and encourage new growth.

If the plant becomes too large or starts to spread beyond its desired area, it can be divided every few years in early spring or autumn. This not only helps control its size but also rejuvenates the plant, promoting stronger growth and better foliage.

During the growing season, remove any spent flower spikes or damaged leaves to keep the plant looking tidy and healthy.

Further Information

Attractive Foliage: The distinctive silvery white stripes on its long, sword like leaves provide year round interest and brighten up wet or shady areas of the garden.

Low Maintenance: Once established, Silver Striped Sweet Flag requires little attention, making it an easy choice for gardeners seeking a hassle free addition to water gardens or damp borders.

Wildlife Friendly: Although the flowers are modest, they can attract pollinators like bees, while the dense clumps provide shelter for beneficial insects.

Versatility: It works well in a variety of damp environments, including pond edges, bog gardens, and as ground cover in wetter spots. It can also be planted in containers for use in water features or as an ornamental accent.

Delivery & Returns

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* Standard Sized Boxes (Bare root up to 1.2m tall & pots up to 7.5L) | Free UK Mainland Delivery for orders over £250 | or £9.98 charge.

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