Acorus americanus subsp. americanus
Acorus americanus subsp. americanus
- Native to:
- Canada | AB, BC, MB, NB, NS, NT, NU, ON, PE, QC, SK, YT | China | Prince Edward I. | Russia | United States | AK, CT, DC, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MA, ME, MI, MN, MT, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, SD, VA, VT, WA, WI | Virgin Islands
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Acoraceae
- Genus:
- Acorus
- Species:
- Acorus americanus subsp. americanus
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Geophyte , Forb/herb
- Height:
- 120 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- waterfowl, muskrats
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–45 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best in saturated conditions or under shallow water. Light improves germination success.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch