Adapting well to wet and boggy habitats, this deciduous aquatic perennial unveils strap-shaped leaves, a mesmerising fusion of mid-green and creamy-white stripes, resembling an iris. As midsummer appears, unassuming brown horn-like flowers emerge, subtly placed just below the tips of the leaf-like stems.

Beyond its ornamental charm, Acorus calamus 'Argenteostriatus' boasts long, narrow blade-like leaves attached to rosy coloured rhizomes, emitting a spicily scented aroma when crushed (in historical times, the roots and leaves were treasured for their medicinal and aromatic qualities, finding use in scented floors and a variety of products, including toothpaste and gin).