species 4,513 observations

Eurasian Sweet-Flag

Acorus calamus

Field notes

Supports All

2 native animals
supported in the US

Plant eaters Animals that feed on it American Coot, Waterlily Aphid 2

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Full sun Part shade
Moisture: Wet
Soil: Loam Clay
Soil pH: Acid Neutral Alkaline
Resists: Erosion Heavy shade Wet soil
Habit: Clumping Erect Spreading
Plant type: Perennial Water plant

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.