Sweet Flag
Also Known As:
American Sweetflag, Several-Veined SweetflagBotanical Name:
Acorus americanus- Hardy perennial, swamp or bog plant
- Foliage and rhizomes have a sweet citrus scent when bruised or cut
- Wheat-like flowers
- Great for stabilizing pond edges
- Bloom Time: June to July
Hardiness Zone
3
Flower Colour
- Brown
Height
60 cm-90 cm
Spread
70 cm-90 cm
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Sweet Flag
Exposure
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
- Moist to Wet Soils
- Wetland (Root submerged)
Growth Rate
- Fast
Foliage Colour
- Green
Critter
- Deer Resistant
Attributes
- Deciduous
- Low Maintenance
- Native to Ontario
Flowering Time
- Lt. Spr-Sum
- Summer
Shape
- Upright
Garden Uses
- Bog or water garden
- Naturalizing
- Woodland/woods edge
Additional Details
Growing Tips & Maintenace
- Grow in a moist to wet soil, in full sun or partial shade. Spreads quickly by rhizomes and works well for retaining soil at the edge of streams and ponds. Can tolerate periods of drought, but suffers in appearance.
Additional Notes
- Native to Ontario and much of Canada Widely confused with the European strain Acorus calamus, it can be easily identified by the distinct ribs on the leaves. Acorus calamus has one midrib and Acorus americanus have several. Both species have naturalized throughout North America. Acorus americanus was used by Native Americans as a replacement for ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg. The rhizomes were also used in perfumes.
Size: PL72
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