Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Acoraceae

Genus:

Acorus

Species:

Acorus americanus

USDA Symbol:

ACAM

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

120 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

waterfowl, muskrats

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, moisture-retentive loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in wetlands and marshy areas

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination. Keep consistently moist to wet. Germination can be erratic and slow.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI