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Acorus americanus

Acorus americanus is a flowering plant found throughout the southeast. It grows best in full sun to part shade, and in soils that are wet to submerged in water. It has evergreen, iris-like leaves, and sweet smelling rhizomes. It often spreads via these rhizomes to create stands. This plant provides cover for small wildlife. Acorus americanus is an excellent plant for restoration projects.

Sweet flag

Species name - Container size	Stock	Price	Quantity Pricing	Add to request
Acorus americanus - Plug	30 in stock	$2.42	72+ $1.21ea	Acorus americanus quantity
Acorus americanus - 4 inch	424 in stock	$9.32	36+ $4.66ea	Acorus americanus quantity
Acorus americanus - Bare Root - Herbaceous	631 in stock	$2.42	50+ $1.21ea	Acorus americanus quantity
Acorus americanus - Large Plug	800 in stock	$4.84	50+ $2.42ea	Acorus americanus quantity

Plant type

Grass / Grasslike

Mature Height

1' - 3'

Wetland Indicator Status

(OBL) Obligate wetland

Attributes

Bird Supportive

Planting Zone

Shallow Water
Temporarily Inundated / Shallow Land
Vegetated Shelf

Classification by Use

Constructed Wetland
Erosion Control
Rain Garden
SCM (Stormwater Control Measure)
Wetland Mitigation