Acorus americanus (Sweet Flag) Groundcover but it can be a

but it can be a bit finicky to grow in moister and heavy clay soils

Plant in semi-shade areas and rain gardens

Quercus ellipsoidalis (Hills Oak / Northern Pin Oak) is a large stately tree

Photo 1: Frank Mayfield

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Acorus americanus (Sweet Flag) Groundcover but it can be aAcorus americanus (Sweet Flag) is a staple of many wet prairie and marsh communities around the Midwest. It can be differentiated from many other species by its extremely pleasant and sweet aroma emanating from broken leaves, it reminds me of fruit loops :) It has a very distinct lime green foliage that also sets it apart from cattail and other marsh plants. This plant is a tough survivor that holds it own in the rough an tumble river and stream banks