ACORUS calamus

Erect sword-like foliage has a sweet fragrance when crushed. The philodendron type flower is yellow-green on a leaf like flower stalk. Can grow in moist soil or placed in water to a depth of 8 in.. Native.

Product Description

ACORUS calamus – Sweet Flag

Erect sword-like foliage has a sweet fragrance when crushed. The philodendron type flower is yellow-green on a leaf like flower stalk. Flowers also give way to tiny berries. Grows well in ponds, tubs, water gardens or stream sides in full sun or partial shade. Can grow in moist soil or placed in water to a depth of 8 in. Native.

Sun: Full Sun/Part Shade

Soil: Average, Medium to Wet

Size: Height 2-2.5ft, Width 1.5-2ft.

Zone: 4-10

Flower: Yellow-green, Insignificant

Bloom Time: Spring

Attributes: Tolerant to Heavy Shade, Erosion and Wet Soil,  Fragrant Foliage and Roots, Native.