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Sweet Flag

Striking foliage provides wonderful color and texture for shaded gardens. An excellent ground cover for open woods, at water's edge, and in ponds or water gardens in up to 4" (10 cm) of water. Flowers are generally inconspicuous.

Companion Plants

Fountain Grass

Lilyturf

Spike Speedwell

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Sweet Flag

  • Botanical name

    Acorus gramineus

  • Variety

    Oborozuki

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 10 (30°F) to USDA Zone 11 (40°F).

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    6-10" (15-25 cm)

  • Habit

    Upright

  • Feed

    Use all-purpose

  • Water

    Weekly during dry spells

  • Bloom Color

    Yellow

  • Bloom Time

    No Bloom

  • Maintenance

    Divide every 3 to 5 years

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Grace G.'s collection