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Acorus calamus 'Variegatus' (sweet flag)

German: Gestreifter KalmusCzech: puškvorec obecný
Genus:  AcorusFamily:  Araceae,
Mature Height: 0.60 mBloom in:    VI, VII,
Soil Preferred:  wet, Light Required:  full sunpart shade
Other Attributes:  aquatic plant, interesting colour of leaves,
Plants of Genus Acorus:
01) Acorus calamus L. (sweet grass), Ger: Echter Kalmus, Czech: puškvorec obecný
02) Acorus calamus 'Variegatus' (sweet flag), Ger: Gestreifter Kalmus, Czech: puškvorec obecný

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[cz|wochozsky] Puškvorec obecný (Acorus calamus)
Puškvorec obecný (Acorus calamus)
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About-garden.com:
Acorus gramineus - Japanese sweet flag, Japanese rush
Japanese sweet flag is an aquatic or wetland perennial with semievergreen grasslike foliage. It has narrow, 6-14 in (15-35.6 cm) glossy leaves and looks like thick, lush grass. Location: Japanese sweet flag is native to eastern Asia where it grows in wetlands and shallow water. Culture: Light: Full... (About-garden.com)

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External links:
NC State University: Marginal Aquatics: Acorus calamus
NC State University: Marginal Aquatics: Acorus calamus Aureovariegatus
NC State University: Marginal Aquatics: Acorus calamus Variegatus
USDA PLANTS: Acorus calamus (calamus)
WIKIPEDIA: Acorus calamus
WIKIPEDIA: File:Acorus calamus illustration.jpg
WIKIPEDIA: Talk:Acorus calamus
Google - Define: Acorus calamus | Images: Acorus calamus | Images: sweet flag
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Sweetflag Acorus 10 Seeds - Acorus calamus
Sweet flag is a grass-like, rhizome forming, perennial that can grow to 24 high, resembling an iris. This species inhabits perpetually wet areas like the edges of streams and around ponds and lakes. It often shares habitat with the common cat-tail. The thick, erect leaves are very similar in appearance to those of an iris, but with edges that are crimped. Calamus was widely used by Canadian Trappers working for the Hudson Bay Company, using it as a stimulant, chewing a small piece whenever tired. Hardy in zones 4-9. Proper name: Acorus calamus ...
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