Acorus calamus
Sweet Flag
Description
This plant is a low laying, light green ornamental grass.
Plant Type
Grass
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Half
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Rich, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Japanese, Water Garden, Wetlands
Accenting Features
Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Parking Strip, Park, Raised Planter
Special Uses
Container, Filler
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.