Acorus americanus ~ Sweet Flag zone-4 Grows best in cool weather

Grows best in cool weather with full sun and rich light soils with good drainage

Watch for leaf spots

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Acorus americanus ~ Sweet Flag zone-4 Grows best in cool weatherSweet Flag, also known as Acorus calamus, is a perennial plant that is known for its sweetly fragrant foliage and its tolerance for wet conditions. This plant typically grows to a height of 2 3 feet with a similar spread. It prefers full sun to part shade and thrives best in wet, boggy soils, making it a great choice for water gardens, pond edges, or other areas of the landscape that stay consistently moist. The leaves of Sweet Flag are sword shaped,