Acorus gramineus
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Acorus gramineus

sweetflag

  family acoraceae 
  genus acorus 

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Identification
Genus  Acorus Species  gramineus Variety  Cultivar  Common names  sweetflag Family  ACORACEAE Specimen number  S11308 Data source  HtZn p70;Frgnt p274
 
Life cycle
Life form  Terrestrial Life cycle  Various Life span    Annual cycle  Not applicable Stature  Various Growth form  Not applicable Growth habit  Various Overall height  1' - 5' Overall spread   
 
Climate
Sunshine  Full sun to partial shade Water  Moist Optimal soil texture  Various Acceptable soil pH  Neutral USDA hardiness  USDA zones 03a-11 AHS heat zones  Heat zones 12-02 Sunset climate zones  Not classified
 
Garden
Suitable for gardens  yes Nursery  Unknown Compost  no Size at acquisition  Unknown Garden location  Unknown Garden notes  A good use for this plant is near the poolside. The leaves of Acorus gramineus have a mild pungent odor. Sweet flag can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -40� Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. This species likes full sun to partial shade. It does well in moist soils. This plant tolerates windy and salty seaside conditions.
 
Special qualities
Tolerates drought  no Tolerates high humidity  no Tolerates seaside conditions  yes Insect resistant  no Disease resistant  no Deer resistant  no Best uses  Poolside Symbiosis  Attracts butterflies  no Attracts hummingbirds  no Autumn foliage  no Colorful berries  no Desirable qualities    Other interest    Other interest color  Other interest period   
 
Adverse factors
Common pests  Poisonous parts  Poisonous indications  Internal poison  no Dermatologic poison  no Livestock poison  no Mechanical injury  no Hay fever pollen    Hay fever season    Adverse qualities   
 
Herbal medicine
Medicinal properties  Medicinal parts  Has medicinal uses  no Do not self-administer  no Do no use if pregnant  no Legally restricted  no Toxicity precautions  Medicinal notes 
 
Traditional uses
Parts used  Traditional uses  Contemporary uses  Fragrance  spicy cinnamon. curiously scented leaves Fragrance parts  Leaves Fragrance intensity  Mild Fragrance category  Pungent Dye parts  Dye color 
 
Cultivation
Propagule  Rhizome Pollination method    Planting style    Crop spacing    Row spacing    Cold frame  Planting period    Harvesting period    Frost tolerance    Heat requirement    Fertilizer  Typical Time to harvest 
 
Nutrition
Is edible  no Culinary uses  Nutritional value  Edible parts  Description of edible parts Flavor / texture 
 
Horticulture
Horticulture notes  Acorus gramineus is typically propagated using the plant's rhizomes. Sweet flag is a wildflower and most likely originates from Asia.
 
Herbarium
Tag needs printing  no Collection notes  Leaves: Acorus gramineus has sword shaped leaves up to 5' long. Flowers: Sweet flag has tiny flowers. The blossoms are usually either yellow or green.

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