Product Description
Acorus gramineus 'Ogon' (3.5-inch pot)
Common name: Golden Variegated Sweet Flag
- Height: 8-12 Inches
- Spread: 6-12 Inches
- Hardiness Zone: 5/6-10
- Sun to Part-Shade
- Prefers afternoon shade in Southern zones
- Bright golden and green striped grass-like foliage
- Bloom is insignificant
- Good bog or waterside plant
Acorus gramineus 'Ogon' is semi-evergreen. Grass-like blades are bright gold and green striped and ¼" wide. Blades fan from visible rhizomes much like an Iris. Flowers are insignificant and green early Summer. Acorus Ogon requires moist soil and will tolerate wet feet making it a good bog plant. Brown tips is a sign the soil is too dry. Useful for boggy areas, pond and stream banks as well as edging and ground cover in moist areas. Mature Height 8"-12", spread 6"-12".
Acorus gramineus 'Ogon' can be planted in spring or fall. Choose a location that receives full sun to partial shade. The soil should be moist but well-drained. Water regularly, especially during hot, dry weather. Fertilize 'Ogon' once a year in spring with a balanced fertilizer. A slow-release fertilizer is ideal. 'Ogon' does not require much pruning. You can remove any dead or damaged leaves as needed. 'Ogon' is hardy in USDA zones 5-9. In colder climates, the plant may need to be protected from frost with a layer of mulch. With proper care, Acorus gramineus 'Ogon' will thrive for many years. It is a beautiful and versatile plant that can add a touch of elegance to any garden.
Acorus gramineus 'Ogon' is not susceptible to many pests or diseases. However, it can be susceptible to leaf spot. If you see signs of leaf spot, remove the affected leaves and treat the plant with a fungicide.
Acorus gramineus 'Ogon', also known as Golden Sweet Flag or Golden Japanese Sweet Flag, is a delightful and versatile ornamental grass prized for its vibrant golden foliage. Here is a breakdown of its key features:
Appearance and Characteristics:
- Bright golden leaves: 'Ogon' is distinguished by its striking, iris-like leaves that are a brilliant golden yellow color with subtle green stripes. This vibrant color adds a splash of brightness to any garden setting.
- Clumping growth habit: It grows in neat, compact clumps, making it a well-behaved ornamental grass that will not become overly invasive.
- Evergreen in mild climates: In warmer climates, it retains its foliage year-round, providing continuous color and interest. In colder regions, it may be semi-evergreen or deciduous.
- Fragrant foliage: The leaves emit a sweet, citrus-like fragrance when bruised or crushed.
- Small flowers: It produces small, inconspicuous, yellowish-green flowers in late spring or early summer. However, the flowers are not the main attraction of this plant; it is the vibrant foliage that steals the show.
Growing Conditions and Care:
- Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade. The golden color is most intense in full sun.
- Soil: Thrives in moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate a range of soil types, including clay, as long as the soil is consistently moist.
- Watering: Requires consistently moist soil. It can even tolerate shallow standing water, making it a good choice for pond edges or bog gardens.
- Maintenance: Low maintenance. Remove any dead or damaged foliage in late winter or early spring.
- Hardiness: Hardy in USDA zones 5-9, making it adaptable to a wide range of climates.
Benefits:
- Bright, colorful foliage: The golden leaves add a vibrant splash of color to the garden.
- Fragrant: The sweet, citrus-like fragrance is a pleasant bonus.
- Versatile: Can be used in a variety of garden settings, including borders, water gardens, and containers.
- Low maintenance: Requires minimal care.
- Deer resistant: Deer generally avoid it.
Uses:
- Borders and edging: Adds a bright, colorful border to beds and walkways.
- Water gardens: Thrives in moist or boggy conditions, making it ideal for pond edges or water gardens.
- Container gardening: Can be grown in containers, adding a vertical element and bright color to patios and decks.
- Groundcover: Can be used as a groundcover in moist, shady areas.
- Focal point: The vibrant color makes it a great focal point in small gardens or containers.
Overall, Acorus gramineus 'Ogon' is a beautiful and low-maintenance ornamental grass that adds a touch of gold and fragrance to any garden. Its adaptability to moist conditions and its vibrant foliage make it a popular choice for gardeners of all levels. It is a great way to brighten up shady areas or add a splash of color to water gardens.
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
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Excellent plants
These plants arrived in great shape even though the carrier kept pushing off the delivery date. Nice roots, neither sparse nor rootbound, perfect. They're in the ground now and look fantastic. I will just add that it is wonderful to get boxes from a nursery that are EASY TO OPEN. That doesn't count as a review of the plants, but it's a major perk.
