Sweet Flag

Acorus Calamus

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Overview

Sweet Flag (Acorus calamus) is a perennial marsh plant featuring sword-shaped leaves and a fragrant, spicy aroma. It typically grows 2-4 feet tall and thrives in wet soils, often along edges of ponds and streams. Ideal for water gardens, Sweet Flag's green-yellow flowers bloom in early summer. Zones 4-10 suit it best, and it prefers full to partial sun. Notable for its ease of care and rhizomatous growth.

Sun Half, ShadeWater HighZones 4–10

Sweet Flag (Acorus Calamus) — It typically grows 2-4 feet tall and thrives in wet soils, often along edges of ponds and streams

Culture

Sun: Half, Shade
Water: High
USDA zones: 4–10

Shape & size

Mature height: 2–3 Ft.
Mature width: 1–2 Ft.

Classification

Family: Araceae

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Sweet Flag (Acorus Calamus) — preferring full sun to part shade; it excels in wet soil or shallow water

Sweet Flag (Acorus Calamus) — It excels in wet soil or shallow water; so caution is advised if pets or small children frequent the garden area

Sweet Flag (Acorus Calamus) — making it ideal for planting along pond edges; scientifically known as Acorus calamus

Sweet Flag (Acorus Calamus) — Acorus calamus is also valued for its reputed medicinal properties and historical use as an herbal remedy; all parts of the Sweet

Sweet Flag (Acorus Calamus) — all parts of the Sweet Flag are considered toxic if ingested in large quantities; provides a vertical accent with its glossy

Sweet Flag (Acorus Calamus) — As an informative note to clients; notable for its ease of care and rhizomatous growth

Sweet Flag (Acorus Calamus) — but division every 2 to 3 years can promote vigorous growth; preferring full sun to part shade

Sweet Flag (Acorus Calamus) — or in marshy areas where it can naturalize over time.<br><br>Maintenance is minimal; in spring to early summer

Sweet Flag (Acorus Calamus) — It typically grows 2-4 feet tall and thrives in wet soils, often along edges of ponds and streams; reaching heights, image 60

Sweet Flag (Acorus Calamus) — so caution is advised if pets or small children frequent the garden area; lending a sensory aspect to garden

Sweet Flag (Acorus Calamus) — Sweet Flag (Acorus calamus) is a perennial marsh plant featuring sword-shaped leaves and a fragrant; zones 4-10 suit, image 59

Sweet Flag (Acorus Calamus) — grass for half or shade; as an informative note to clients

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