Calamus
Acorus calamus
Calamus (sweet flag) is a wetland perennial grown for its fragrant, sword-like foliage with a long history of medicinal and aromatic use. It thrives in boggy, waterlogged soil or at the margins of ponds and streams in sun to partial shade. This easy-care plant requires little attention beyond keeping its roots consistently wet and dividing clumps every few years to maintain vigor.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Keep Consistently Moist; Every 5-7 Days Or More Frequently In Heat • Water Generously; Soil Should Remain Damp To Wet At All Times — Suitable For Standing Water Conditions
Soil pH
7 – 7.5
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Root Depth
Shallow
Foliage
Fine
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken May 23, 2018 by Kirse Alina (cc-by-sa)
No nurseries currently have this species in stock.