Sweet Flag (Acorus americanus)
A wetland plant with iris-like leaves and a distinctive, subtle spadix (bloom spike). Easy to grow and colony forming in shallow standing water, boggy conditions, and consistently moist soil.
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture: Wet, Wet Mesic
Soil Type: Muck, Shallow Water
Height: 2'-3'
Bloom Color: Green
Bloom Time: May-June
Root Type: Rhizome
Notable Wildlife Interactions: Hosts a few species of leaf beetle. Muskrats occasionally feed on various parts of the plant.