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Acorus americanus (NGN)

Sweet Flag

The foliage releases a pleasing cinnamon scent when crushed or broken. This plant is excellent for wet areas or bog gardens. Waterfowl, wood ducks and muskrats eat the seeds.

  • Height: 24" – 36"
  • Width: 18" – 24"
  • Soil Conditions: Moist
  • Flower Color: White
  • Bloom Time: May
  • Hardiness Zone: 4 To 9
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  • Plant Characteristics - Acorus americanus (NGN)

  • Attributes

    • Emergent
    • Rain Garden Shade
    • Rain Garden Sun
  • Attracts Wildlife

    • Attracts Wildlife
  • Plant Habit

    • Upright
  • Light Conditions

    • Sun to Part Shade
  • Native Plant Community

    • Wet Prairie
    • Wetland
  • Flower Color

    • White
  • Flower Type

    • Insignificant
  • Flower Height

    • 24" to 36"
  • Foliage Color

    • Green
  • Leaf Texture

    • Coarse
  • Flower Form

    • Single
  • Flower Size

    • 1/4" or Less
  • Soil Moisture

    • Moist
  • Growth Rate

    • Average
  • Origin

    • 90 Miles From Mg
  • Divide

    • Every Third Year

Possible Substitutions for Acorus americanus (NGN)

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Carex annectens (NGN)
Yellow Fox Sedge
Matching Attributes
  • Plant Habit: Upright
  • Height: 24" – 36"
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Carex stricta (NGN)
Tussock Sedge
Matching Attributes
  • Plant Habit: Upright
  • Height: 24" – 36"
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Echinacea pallida (NGN)
Pale Purple Coneflower
Matching Attributes
  • Plant Habit: Upright
  • Height: 24" – 36"

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