{"title":"Aquatic Sweet Flag","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"109\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"107\"\u003eGenus: Acorus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"297\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"121\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acoraceae\u003cbr data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"134\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"151\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet Flag, Calamus\u003cbr data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"174\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"191\"\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Temperate and subtropical regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"744\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"315\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"318\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"326\"\u003eAcorus\u003c\/em\u003e is a genus of semi-aquatic, rhizomatous perennial plants typically found growing at the edges of wetlands, ponds, and slow-moving streams. Known for their long, sword-shaped leaves with a distinctive sweet, spicy fragrance when crushed, these plants add both ornamental and ecological value to water gardens and naturalized wetland areas. The flowers are small and inconspicuous, borne on a fleshy, spike-like spadix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"763\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"761\"\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"1053\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"801\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"801\"\u003ePrefers full sun to partial shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"881\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"881\"\u003eThrives in consistently moist to wet soils, including shallow water margins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"904\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"904\"\u003eHardy in Zones 4–9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"987\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"987\"\u003eCan spread vigorously by rhizomes; root barriers recommended to control growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1053\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1053\"\u003eMinimal fertilization needed; tolerates a range of soil types\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003eInteresting Tidbits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1502\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1148\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1148\"\u003eHistorically used in herbal medicine and for aromatic purposes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003eThe sweet fragrance of leaves is unique among wetland plants and can repel some insects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1320\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1320\"\u003eUsed in some cultures for weaving mats and basketry from its tough rhizomes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1382\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1382\"\u003eProvides erosion control and habitat for wetland wildlife\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1502\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1502\"\u003eThe genus name \u003cem data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003eAcorus\u003c\/em\u003e is derived from Greek, meaning “without a sharp edge,” referring to the smooth leaf margins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.scottsnurseryonline.com\/collections\/aquatic-sweet-flag.oembed","provider":"Scott's Nursery Ltd. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}