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Acorus americanus

American Sweet Flag
Acorus americanus
Acorus americanus
Description

This striking variety forms a tall clump of deep green, sword shaped leaves with white or red-tinged bases; a great accent for a pond or along a stream; divide in spring if clump centers thin out

Ornamental Features

American Sweet Flag is primarily valued in the landscape or garden for its ornamental upright and spreading habit of growth. Its attractive large fragrant sword-like leaves remain dark green in color throughout the season.

Planting & Growing

American Sweet Flag will grow to be about 5 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 3 feet. Its foliage tends to remain dense right to the ground, not requiring facer plants in front. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. As an herbaceous perennial, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, and will regrow from the base each spring. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen!

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full sun to partial shade

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