slender sweet flag
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A compact semi-evergreen grass-like aquatic perennial comprising fans of leaves making clumps to a height of 30cm, with narrow mid-green leaves
Scientific classification
- Species
- slender sweet flag (Acorus gramineus)
- Genus
- Acorus
- Family
- Acoraceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial · Grass Like · Aquatic
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Semi evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Autumn · Spring · Summer · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of slender sweet flag
Distribution map
Eastern Himalaya to Japan and Philippines
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of slender sweet flag
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slender sweet flag care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningTidy old or damaged foliage in early spring if necessary
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division, in spring
Growing
GrowingEasy to grow in wet or very moist fertile soils. Can be planted in baskets in shallow water up to 10cm deep. It also makes a useful aquarium plant but is short-lived where water temperatures exceed 22°C for long periods. Divide every few years to prevent congestion. See bog gardens for further information
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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