Genus and species, cultivar: Acorus gramineus 'Ogon'
Common Name: Variegated Sweet Flag
Family Name: Acoraceae
This herbaceous plant looks like a grass, but isn't one. It spreads by rhizomes, has very pressed/flattened stems, and sends up little flower spikes. It's grown for its texture and grassy look.
Photos taken March 28, 2012 at Virginia Tech in the Hahn Horticulture Gardens.
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