Attractive grass-like groundcover for soggy sites, rain gardens, even standing water. Not invasive. Green and white vertically striped foliage. Evergreen in the south; useful in all parts for erosion control especially along streams and banks.

a.k.a. Acorus Calamus.

Tiny berries form on sedge-like stalks in early summer. Foliage is sweetly fragrant when crushed.