Acorus americana

Sweetflag

Sweetflag has aromatic foliage, similar to Iris in shape, yet unpalatable to geese and deer. It spreads moderately from a thick rhizome forming a dense mat along pond shores and stream banks. Provides bold vertical accent in full sun to partial shade and is drought tolerant.

Bloom Color

Green

Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure

•	Sun
•	Partial Shade

Plant Type

•	Flowering Perennial
•	Marginal

Spread Characteristics

•	Rhizomatous - Slow

Season of Interest (Flowering)

•

Spring

Season of Interest (Foliage)

•	Spring
•	Summer

Foliage Color

•

Green

Wildlife Benefits

•	Amphibians

Critter Resistance

•	Deer Resistant
•	Goose Resistant

Wetland Indicator Status

•

FACU

Attributes

•	Bio Remediation
•	Container
•	Drought Tolerant
•	Erosion Control
•	Focal Point
•	Fragrant Flowers
•	Mass Planting
•	Native
•	Naturalizing
•	Rain Garden
•	Storm Water Basin

USDA Hardiness Zone

•	3
•	4
•	5
•	6
•	7