Sweet Flag


Scientific Name: Acorus calamus L.
Family: Acoraceae
Sweet Flag(Acorus calamus)
Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: All zones
USDA: 7-10

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Origin: Asia, southeastern United States, naturalized in Europe in swampy areas

Growth Habits: Deciduous or semi-evergreen or evergreen perennial, up to 4.17 feet tall (1.25 m.), up to 2.5 feet in spread (75 cm.), linear leaves, up to 1 inches long (2.5 cm.)

Flowers: Insignificant flowers

Fruit: Red

Watering Needs: Grows best in boggy soils, in baskets on the side of medium to large ponds, 3 to 8 inches deep (8-20 cm)

Propagation: Easy to start from root division in spring.

Cut down dead foliage in autumn. The bruised foliage is scented with a sweet aroma reminiscent of cinnamon or citrus.
The variety "Variegatus" is more compact with striped leaves.


 

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