Acorus calamus
silver-striped sweet flag
Flower Color
Description
A spreading, tufted herbaceous perennial with aromatic, sword-shaped leaves striped longitudinally with creamy-white
Mature Height
1m
Mature Spread
0.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Rosette
Growth Speed
Slow · 0.1 m/yr
Soil Texture
ClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Poorly-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H9
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 5-9
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Generally pest-freeCottage and informal garden