Sweet Flag
Acorus spp.
Also known as
Acorus
Acorus calamus kz1 by Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Full Sun
Moderate watering
Frost Hardy
8a
USDA zone
-12°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
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Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
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Sweet Flag Overview
The genus Acorus contains around 2 semi-evergreen perennial aquatic species growing either submerged or on the margins of water. They produce aromatic foliage and small horn-shaped flowers 5-7cm in length in midsummer. Commonly known as Sweet Flag, they best suit marshy, wet areas and some cultivars are used as aquarium plants.
How to propagate Sweet Flag
Division
Divide the rhizomes at the start of the growing season in spring.
Rhizomes
Other uses of Sweet Flag
Grown for their often aromatic foliage. Suitable for water gardens and boggy areas.