Sweet Flag Seeds
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
- REVIEWS
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Mix the Sweet Flag seed with moist sand and store it in the refrigerator for 60 days before spring planting. To accomplish this naturally, simply plant the seed in late fall and wait until the spring for germination. Stratified seed can also be started indoors in late winter. Sow Acorus calamus seed on the surface of a flat, pressing it down slightly but not burying the seed. Keep the soil very moist until germination, which should occur within 14 days.
Growing: When plants reach 3-4" in height, transplant into pots; keep them in shallow water or water them often. After the last frost of spring, transplant 12-24" apart in full or partial sun and mucky, wet soil. This plant is semi aquatic and even tolerates standing water; it does not tolerate drought. It also grows fairly well in normal soil, though its height may be slightly stunted. After two years, the plants can be divided for new plantings. Division should be done in spring to allow the plants to become established before cold weather. Sweet flag plants spread by rhizomes just below the surface, but are not invasive and can be moved without too much difficulty.
Harvesting: Rhizomes can be harvested for new plantings in early spring before new growth, or in late autumn. Harvest when large and firm, usually after 2 - 3 years of growth.
Seed Saving: The white or cream colored bracht will turn brown as the seed matures in late summer or early fall. Harvest the brachts when they have ripened fully, and spread them out to dry away from direct sunlight. Rub them lightly to remove Sweet Flag seeds from the stems. Store the seed in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Single-vein sweetflag, Calamus
Latin Name: Acorus americanus
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
US Regions: California, Mountain, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 8,300
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks
Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 24 Inches
Color: Green
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Spring, Blooms Early Summer
SWeet flag seeds
The seeds arrived promptly. I have not been able to assess the viability of the seeds as yet.
Acorus calamus is not native
This website took the BONAP map and changed the colors. The native species is acorus americanus. This is wildly irresponsible.
Thank you for the correction - we actually do have native Acorus americanus from the Upper Midwest and have corrected our listing.
well packaged
Seeds arrived well packaged.Should be high germination rate. Super pleased.
Thanks
Have not received this item. Yet
OK shipped out right after it was ordered, but tracking just says "in transit". Will ship it out again for you, and hopefully will make it there this time!
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Mix the Sweet Flag seed with moist sand and store it in the refrigerator for 60 days before spring planting. To accomplish this naturally, simply plant the seed in late fall and wait until the spring for germination. Stratified seed can also be started indoors in late winter. Sow Acorus calamus seed on the surface of a flat, pressing it down slightly but not burying the seed. Keep the soil very moist until germination, which should occur within 14 days.
Growing: When plants reach 3-4" in height, transplant into pots; keep them in shallow water or water them often. After the last frost of spring, transplant 12-24" apart in full or partial sun and mucky, wet soil. This plant is semi aquatic and even tolerates standing water; it does not tolerate drought. It also grows fairly well in normal soil, though its height may be slightly stunted. After two years, the plants can be divided for new plantings. Division should be done in spring to allow the plants to become established before cold weather. Sweet flag plants spread by rhizomes just below the surface, but are not invasive and can be moved without too much difficulty.
Harvesting: Rhizomes can be harvested for new plantings in early spring before new growth, or in late autumn. Harvest when large and firm, usually after 2 - 3 years of growth.
Seed Saving: The white or cream colored bracht will turn brown as the seed matures in late summer or early fall. Harvest the brachts when they have ripened fully, and spread them out to dry away from direct sunlight. Rub them lightly to remove Sweet Flag seeds from the stems. Store the seed in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Single-vein sweetflag, Calamus
Latin Name: Acorus americanus
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
US Regions: California, Mountain, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 8,300
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks
Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 24 Inches
Color: Green
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Spring, Blooms Early Summer
Reviews
Review
SWeet flag seeds
The seeds arrived promptly. I have not been able to assess the viability of the seeds as yet.
Review
Acorus calamus is not native
This website took the BONAP map and changed the colors. The native species is acorus americanus. This is wildly irresponsible.
Thank you for the correction - we actually do have native Acorus americanus from the Upper Midwest and have corrected our listing.
Review
well packaged
Seeds arrived well packaged.Should be high germination rate. Super pleased.
Review
Thanks
Have not received this item. Yet
OK shipped out right after it was ordered, but tracking just says "in transit". Will ship it out again for you, and hopefully will make it there this time!