Sweet Flag | Acorus calamus

Sweet flag Acorus calamus - 1L Pot - Cut Back

Acorus calamus is a spreading, herbaceous perennial with tufts of aromatic, sword-shaped leaves striped longitudinally with creamy white. In summer it bears insignificant yellow-green flowers. Its attractively striped leaves are erect and rigid, but arch slightly at the tip.

Characteristics:

• Flower Colour: yellow-green, insignificant
• Foliage Colour: green
• Approx. Growth Height: up to 50cm
• Flowering Time: summer
• Uses: gardens, cottage gardens, meadows
• Tolerance: tolerant of cold temperatures
• Growing Habit: spreading, tufted, clump forming
• Exposure: sheltered, exposed
• Hardiness: hardy
• Rate of Growth: will reach maximum height in 2-5 years