Acorus americanus

Common Name: Sweet Flag

SKU: Acorusamericanus

Acorus americanus

Common Name: Sweet Flag

SKU: Acorusamericanus
At first glance, this wetland plant looks a lot like an iris, but on closer inspection, the finer blades and interesting cone-like flowers set this plant apart. It is found it in both healthy and disturbed moist areas throughout the Chicago-land area. The flo ...

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Plant Details

Plant Type
Forbs, Grasses and Grass-likes
Soil Type
Medium Wet, Wet
Light Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun / Part Shade
Bloom Period
Spring
Urban Environment
Road-side/Salt Tolerant, Uncompacted Urban Soils, Yards that Flood
Habitat
Floodplain, Moist Woods, Wetlands
Growth Form
Colonizing/Spreading, Rhizomatous/Stoloniferous
Growth Rate
Fast
Flower Color
Green
Fall Color
Yellow
Size
Max height4 Feet Max width4 Feet
Additional information
Rain garden suited