Sweet Flag
Common Name: Sweet Flag
Latin Name: Acorus calamus
Description & Overview
Erect, iris-like foliage releases a cinnamon scent when crushed. Makes a wonderful accent plant for wet sites and is great for soil stabilization. Grows well in boggy conditions, shallow standing water, and consistently moist garden soils. In water gardens, plant rhizomes slightly below the soil surface at the water’s edge or in containers set in shallow water. Provides cover and habitat for fish, aquatic invertebrates, frogs, salamanders, muskrats, and birds.
Core Characteristics
Mature Height: 24-30"
Mature Width: 18-24"
USDA Hardiness Zone: to zone 4
Light Requirements: Full Sun, Part Shade
Features & Benefits: Benefits Wildlife, Fragrant Foliage, Great Foliage, Wisconsin Native
Common Name: Sweet Flag
Latin Name: Acorus calamus
Description & Overview
Erect, iris-like foliage releases a cinnamon scent when crushed. Makes a wonderful accent plant for wet sites and is great for soil stabilization. Grows well in boggy conditions, shallow standing water, and consistently moist garden soils. In water gardens, plant rhizomes slightly below the soil surface at the water’s edge or in containers set in shallow water. Provides cover and habitat for fish, aquatic invertebrates, frogs, salamanders, muskrats, and birds.
Core Characteristics
Mature Height: 24-30"
Mature Width: 18-24"
USDA Hardiness Zone: to zone 4
Light Requirements: Full Sun, Part Shade
Features & Benefits: Benefits Wildlife, Fragrant Foliage, Great Foliage, Wisconsin Native