Variegatus Variegated Sweet Flag is an ornamental grass known for its fans of golden grassy foliage for wet ground and containers. Variegatus Variegated Sweet Flag flowers in late summer to fall in shades of tan, and performs best in full sun to part shade with high watering once established. This grass matures to roughly 10-18 inches tall and 12-18 inches wide. It is ideal for adding movement, texture, and winter structure to a border, offering movement, texture, and winter interest. Hardy to zones 4-9 and straightforward to care for, it settles in quickly and performs year after year. Keep the soil consistently moist through hot weather for the best performance.
Mature height: 10-18 inches
Mature width: 12-18 inches
Bloom: Tan, late summer to fall
Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
Water: High — keep the soil consistently moist, especially in summer heat
Hardiness: Zone 4-9
Maintenance: Medium maintenance
Pruning: Cut back to 6 inches in early spring before new growth emerges.
🪴 Planting Instructions: Dig a hole slightly wider than the pot, keeping the top of the root ball level with the surrounding soil. Loosen circling roots before planting, backfill with native soil amended with compost, then water thoroughly to settle. Space plants about 12-18 inches apart and keep well watered through the first full season while roots establish. Plant in full sun to part shade.
💧 Care & Watering: Water high: keep the soil consistently moist, especially in summer heat. Mulch to conserve moisture and moderate soil temperature, and feed with a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring. Cut back to 6 inches in early spring before new growth emerges.
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