Sweet flag (Calamus) (3.5" pot)
Latin Name: Acorus calamus Family: Araeceae (Arum)
USDA hardiness zone: 3
Growth habit: Tall herb
Mature size: 3' ft
Native range: Northern Hemisphere
Preferred habitat: Wetlands, full sun
Pollinators: Wind
Edible parts: Leaves, roots, flower
Uses and functions: Medicinal, groundcover, erosion control
Also known a calamus. Arum family perennial herb tolerant of standing water and wetlands. Desires full sun. Very aromatic roots and leaves like ginger, pine and lemon all at once. Stimulating, antibacterial, antiviral, respiratory infection healing, mental fog clearing. Makes great candies and syrups.
Latin Name: Acorus calamus Family: Araeceae (Arum)
USDA hardiness zone: 3
Growth habit: Tall herb
Mature size: 3' ft
Native range: Northern Hemisphere
Preferred habitat: Wetlands, full sun
Pollinators: Wind
Edible parts: Leaves, roots, flower
Uses and functions: Medicinal, groundcover, erosion control
Also known a calamus. Arum family perennial herb tolerant of standing water and wetlands. Desires full sun. Very aromatic roots and leaves like ginger, pine and lemon all at once. Stimulating, antibacterial, antiviral, respiratory infection healing, mental fog clearing. Makes great candies and syrups.
Latin Name: Acorus calamus Family: Araeceae (Arum)
USDA hardiness zone: 3
Growth habit: Tall herb
Mature size: 3' ft
Native range: Northern Hemisphere
Preferred habitat: Wetlands, full sun
Pollinators: Wind
Edible parts: Leaves, roots, flower
Uses and functions: Medicinal, groundcover, erosion control
Also known a calamus. Arum family perennial herb tolerant of standing water and wetlands. Desires full sun. Very aromatic roots and leaves like ginger, pine and lemon all at once. Stimulating, antibacterial, antiviral, respiratory infection healing, mental fog clearing. Makes great candies and syrups.
