Sweet Flag
Sweet flag is named for its sweet-smelling leaves when they are broken. This fragrance becomes even more pungent when the leaves are hung and dried out.
 Sweet flag has long, sword-shaped leaves. |
The grassy leaves of this water-loving perennial form an excellent vertical
accent for a water garden. An especially attractive form, 'Variegatus,' has
dark green leaves marked with cream. Its popular relative, A. calamus, is
taller and less bushy.
Sweet Flag Quick Facts
Scientific Name: Acorus gramineus
Common Name: Sweet flag
Plant Type:
Perennial
Growing Zones for Sweet Flag: Hardy
to zone 3
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