Common
name: "Sweet Flag"
Latin name: Acorus calamus
Native
to: Asia & N. America
Zone: 4 - 11
Winter hardy: Yes
Water depth: 3" - 10"
Pond size: Medium to Large
Flowers: Yes, green to brown spathes
Height: 4'
Spread: 30" - 36"
Pests: Rare
Sunshine:
Pictured:
Acorus calamus
Cultural
information: "Sweet Flag" gets its
name from its aromatic foliage which resembles Citrus. Some say
the foliage can have a cinnamon scent. Plant new plants in the
spring either near the ponds edge in soil that is constantly wet
or in the pond at a maximum water depth of 10". After the
plants have become established, they can be divided. Remove dead or dying
foliage and flowers as they appear.
Acornus calamus 'Variegatus'
is a prettier form that is variegated with a more compact growth
habit.
