Acorus calamus

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Acorus calamus

Sweet Flag

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Description

This plant is a low-light, green ornamental grass. It does well in damp areas such as next to a pond or pool. The foliage of this perrennial is similar to an iris- tall, straight and sword-like. Sweet Flag also has medicinal uses.

Plant Type

Grass

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

High, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Rich, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Japanese, Water Garden, Wetlands

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Parking Strip, Park, Raised Planter

Special Uses

Container, Filler

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants in your garden according to their water needs (hydrozone).