Scientific Name
Acorus calamus
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Family Name
Acoraceae
Common Name
Sweet flag
Native American Name
Dakota: sinkpe-ta-wote; Lakota: sunka ce
Description
Acorus calamus is a(n) herb grasslike perennial, which grows 3ft to 5ft in height. This species is commonly found swamps and marshes. The leaves are ensiform, erect and linear. Acorus calamus has light brown greenish-brown flowers that bloom from May to July.
Horticulture Notes
Seed Collection:
Germination: Stratification
Vegetative Propagation: By division of the rhizomes
Soils: Wet fertile soil
Light: Full sun
Water: Thrives in wet areas
Notes: The roots grow or spread out just below the surface of the soil
Additional Notes
The Dakota name ""sinkpe-ta-wote"", means muskrat food.