Acorus americanus, native sweetflag, has aromatic foliage, similar to Iris in shape, yet unpalatable to geese and deer. Sweetflag spreads moderately from a thick rhizome forming a dense mat along pond shores and stream banks. Acorus americanus provides bold vertical accent in full sun to partial shade and is drought tolerant.
Current wholesale availability.
Exposure
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Spread Characteristics
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Season of Interest (Flowering)
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Season of Interest (Foliage)
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Foliage Color
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Wildlife Benefits
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Critter Resistance
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Deer Resistant |
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Goose Resistant |
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Wetland Indicator Status
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Plant Type
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Flowering Perennial |
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Marginal |
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Attributes
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Bio Remediation |
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Container |
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Drought Tolerant |
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Erosion Control |
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Focal Point |
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Fragrant Flowers |
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Mass Planting |
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Native |
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Naturalizing |
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Rain Garden |
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Storm Water Basin |
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USDA Hardiness Zone
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