Calamus Seeds, Sweet Flag Water (Acorus calamus) – Aromatic wetland plant with long herbal history. Grows well in ponds and rain gardens.

Bring a touch of herbal history and natural elegance to your water garden with Calamus (Acorus calamus)—a fragrant wetland plant treasured for centuries in traditional herbalism. With its sword-like foliage, spicy aroma, and resilience in moist conditions, Calamus thrives where other herbs won't: alongside ponds, in boggy soil, and rain gardens. Native to temperate wetlands across Asia, Europe, and North America, Calamus (also called Sweet Flag) is a low-maintenance rhizomatous perennial that adds vertical texture and ancient charm to naturalized landscapes and water features. 🌱 Key Features: 🌾 Striking Foliage: Upright, grass-like green blades up to 3 ft tall 🌿 Aromatic: Leaves and rhizomes emit a sweet, spicy scent when crushed 💧 Loves Water: Ideal for bogs, pond edges, rain gardens, or consistently moist beds 🧪 Historic Use: Used in traditional medicine and herbal lore for centuries 🌎 Naturalized Species: Found in wild wetland habitats globally 🐝 Pollinator Support: Sp