Acorus americanus

Sweet flag

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.

Species name - Container size	Common name	Stock	Price	Quantity Pricing	Add to request
Acorus americanus - Plug	Sweet flag	610 in stock	$2.20	72+ $1.10ea	Acorus americanus quantity
Acorus americanus - 4 inch	Sweet flag	1 in stock	$8.47	36+ $4.24ea
Acorus americanus - Bare Root - Herbaceous	Sweet flag	226 in stock	$2.20	50+ $1.10ea	Acorus americanus quantity
Acorus americanus - Large Plug	Sweet flag	402 in stock	$4.40	100+ $2.20ea	Acorus americanus quantity

Plant type

Grass / Grasslike

Mature Height

Up to 3'

Wetland Indicator Status

(OBL) Obligate wetland

Attributes

Planting Zone

Shallow Water
Temporarily Inundated / Shallow Land
Vegetated Shelf

Classification by Use

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