Acorus gramineus 'Ogon'
$17.95 / 1G
Sweetflag ·
Description
Acorus gramineus 'Ogon', commonly known as Sweetflag, is a herbaceous perennial valued for its gold or yellow, green, and insignificant flowers during spring and summer. It typically matures 6–12 inches tall and 6–12 inches wide. Grow it in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained clay or loam soil. Its native range or documented parentage is Japan, Korea and eastern Asia. Its flowers can provide seasonal forage for bees and other beneficial insects. In the landscape, it works well in accent, border, and mass planting. Once established, it shows useful tolerance to erosion and wet soil.
Benefits
Adds texture and coverage to water gardens or consistently wet containers. A better candidate for landscapes with deer pressure than more browse-prone plants. Useful for solving damp, wet, or pond-edge planting conditions.
Features
Acorus gramineus 'Ogon' provides cultivar-specific ornamental foliage, flowers, form, or seasonal interest.
Usage/Use
Mixed border, cottage garden, mass planting
| Acorus gramineus 'Ogon' | |
| Sweetflag | |
| 'Ogon | |
| No | |
| Best grown in full sun to part sun with average moisture. | |
| Full Sun to Part Sun; Average moisture; Well-drained average garden soil. Water regularly the first season, then adjust to plant preference. | |
| Garden origin / cultivated selection | |
| Non-Native | |
| No | |
| Japan, Korea and eastern Asia | |
| Yes |
| 4 - 9 | |
| Hardy in USDA Zones 4–9; protect roots during establishment. | |
| Full Sun | |
| High Organic | |
| 6 - 8 | |
| 1 - 3 ft | |
| 1 - 3 ft | |
| Medium | |
| 1 - 3 ft |
| Yes | |
| None | |
| Green | |
| Green foliage | |
| Aquatic area | |
| Water Garden | |
| Ornamental Grass | |
| Water Garden | |
| Clump Forming | |
| Average | |
| Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Wet Soil | |
| Well-drained | |
| Water deeply during establishment; after established, water based on rainfall and soil moisture. | |
| Low | |
| Water regularly during establishment, mulch to conserve moisture, and cut back/prune at the proper seasonal time. |