Acorus americanus
Sweet Flag
The foliage releases a pleasing cinnamon scent when crushed or broken. This plant is excellent for wet areas or bog gardens. Waterfowl, wood ducks and muskrats eat the seeds.
- Height: 24" – 36"
- Width: 18" – 24"
- Soil Conditions: Moist
- Flower Color: White
- Bloom Time: May
- Hardiness Zone: 4 To 9
Plant Characteristics
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Attributes
- Emergent
- Rain Garden Shade
- Rain Garden Sun
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Attracts Wildlife
- Attracts Wildlife
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Plant Habit
- Upright
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Light Conditions
- Sun to Part Shade
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Native Plant Community
- Wet Prairie
- Wetland
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Flower Color
- White
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Flower Type
- Insignificant
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Flower Height
- 24" to 36"
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Foliage Color
- Green
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Leaf Texture
- Coarse
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Flower Form
- Single
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Flower Size
- 1/4" or Less
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Soil Moisture
- Moist
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Growth Rate
- Average
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Origin
- 90 Miles From Mg
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Divide
- Every Third Year
