Acorus gramineus 'Licorice' plant © gardenmedia / coolplants  

Acorus gramineus 'Licorice'

sweet-flag

  • Perennial
  • 70-80 cm high
  • Hardy to approx. -10°C
  • For a sunny position
Has fragrant foliage that smells like anise
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Garden use

Use

Large groups

Ornamental value and special features

Particularly fragrant

Growth

Medium

Characteristics

Height 70 - 80 cm
Leaf colour Light green
Growth habit Tuft
Growth rate Medium
Hardiness down to about -10°C

Site conditions

Light Full sun, Sunny, Morning sun, Evening sun, Open shade, Filtered
Moisture Moist
Soil Normal

Botanical information

Botanical name Acorus gramineus 'Licorice'
Genus Acorus
Family Araceae
Common names NL: kalmoes
EN: sweet-flag
FR: acore
DE: Kalmus