Acorus americanus

Common Name: Sweet Flag

SKU: Sweet Flag

Acorus americanus

Common Name: Sweet Flag

SKU: Sweet Flag
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 ...

Add to Wishlist
Add to Wishlist

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
Sizing Options
Flat of 18 (pints), Flat of 32 (plugs)
Additional information
Rain garden suited