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Acorus gramineus 'Licorice' (licorice sweet flag)
Acorus gramineus 'Licorice' (licorice sweet flag)
📦 Shipping is charged at real carrier rates.We don’t mark up shipping—costs reflect distance from our nursery and careful plant packing.
🌱 6-plant minimum per order — mix & match any varieties
📦 Ships in a 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot — well-rooted & ready to plant
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Licorice sweet flag is grown as much for its scent as for its look. When you brush past the narrow, arching leaves, they release a clear licorice-like aroma—sweet, warm, and unmistakable. The leaves form tidy fans 6–12 inches tall and stay attractive through much of the year.
This plant has long been used in Asian cooking and traditional teas, valued for both its flavor and its calming presence. While its flowers are small and easy to miss, its foliage more than makes up for it—especially when planted near paths, ponds, or patios where you can enjoy its scent.
Licorice sweet flag loves moisture. It’s happiest in damp soil, along pond edges, in rain gardens, or even in shallow water. It also grows well in containers as long as the soil never dries out.
WHY GARDENERS LOVE IT
- Leaves smell strongly of licorice
- Useful for tea and traditional cooking
- Perfect for wet or boggy areas
- Tidy, clumping habit
- Great in containers
- Semi-evergreen foliage
HOW IT GROWS
- Plant type: Evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial
- Sun: Full sun to part shade (light shade in hottest climates)
- Soil: Moist to wet soil, even boggy
- Water: Needs consistent moisture
- Hardiness: Zones 5–10
- Growth habit: Clumping
This plant does not like dry soil. If it dries out, it quickly shows stress.
PLANTING TIPS
- Plant near water or where soil stays damp
- In containers, never let soil dry out
- Add organic matter to help hold moisture
- Light shade helps in very hot climates
CARE MADE EASY
- Keep soil consistently moist
- Trim old or damaged leaves in spring
- Divide clumps if they outgrow their space
- Mulch to help retain moisture
SIZE & BLOOM
- Height × Width: ~1½ ft. × 1 ft.
- Foliage: Slender, arching, semi-evergreen
- Flower: Small and inconspicuous
- Fragrance: Strong licorice scent
HARVESTING & USE
- Harvest leaves as needed
- Use fresh or dried for tea
- Leaves add flavor to traditional dishes
- Best flavor comes from mature leaves
HOW TO KNOW IT’S RIGHT FOR YOU
Choose Licorice sweet flag if you:
- Have moist or wet garden areas
- Love fragrant foliage
- Enjoy tea herbs and edible plants
- Grow near ponds or water features
POT SIZE: 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot
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What to Expect With Your Plants
What size plants will I receive?
Most plants ship in 2 3/8” x 3 3/4” band pots—ideal for healthy root growth.
Top growth varies by variety and season, but every plant arrives well-rooted, actively growing, and ready to plant.
Grown naturally without artificial heat or lights, our plants are hardy, adaptable, and ready to thrive in real garden conditions.
When will my plants ship?
We schedule plant orders based on your area’s average last frost date and when each plant is truly ready to ship. You’ll receive an email with your estimated ship date once your order is scheduled.
Orders ship Monday–Wednesday via UPS or USPS (2–3 day service), so your plants arrive before the weekend and spend less time in transit. Shipping begins in spring—usually mid-April—when weather and plant health align, so your plants arrive strong, well-rooted, and ready to thrive.
Do you guarantee your plants?
We stand behind our plants and our packing process. While we can't control weather or how plants are cared for after arrival, we do guarantee that your plants will arrive healthy and in good condition. If there's an issue, just reach out and we're happy to help.
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