Acorus gramineus 'Licorice' – Licorice Sweet Flag

Acorus gramineus 'Licorice' – Licorice Sweet Flag

A wonderfully aromatic and versatile grass-like perennial, Acorus gramineus 'Licorice' delights the senses with its rich, sweet licorice fragrance released when the dark green blades are brushed or crushed. Forming dense, upright fans of glossy, strap-like foliage, it brings elegant texture and year-round greenery to water garden edges, boggy spots, containers, and shaded borders. Unlike true grasses, sweet flag is a member of the Acoraceae family and thrives in consistently moist to wet conditions, making it one of the few ornamental plants that excels at the water's edge.

Key Features:

• Perennial; evergreen grass-like habit
• Distinctly aromatic — licorice-scented foliage
• Glossy dark green strap-like blades; four-season interest
• Deer resistant
• Excellent for water gardens, bog gardens, and pond edges
• Thrives in containers kept consistently moist
• Tolerates full shade to part sun

Growing Details:
Height: 12–18 in | Spread: 12–18 in
Exposure: Part Shade to Full Shade | Water: High/Moist to Wet
Bloom time: Spring | Bloom color: Inconspicuous
USDA Hardiness Zone: 5–10