Botanical name
Acorus gramineus 'Ogon'
Other names
Acorus gramineus 'Wogon', Acorus gramineus 'Oborozuki' misapplied, Slender sweet flag 'Ogon', Japanese rush 'Ogon', Grassy-leaved sweet flag 'Ogon', Golden Japanese rush, Gold Japanese rush
Genus
Variety or Cultivar
'Ogon' _ 'Ogon' is a compact, clump-forming, deciduous, grass-like perennial with linear, glossy, yellow leaves with green stripes.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming
COLOUR
Foliage
Golden-yellow, Green in All seasons
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering.
Propagation
Divide every few years to avoid congested clumps.
Propagation methods
Division
WHERE TO GROW
Acorus gramineus 'Ogon' (Slender sweet flag 'Ogon') will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.3m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Aquatic, Bog garden, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Waterside
Cultivation
Plant in moist, fertile soil in sun. Can be planted in shallow water in baskets. Suitable for use as an aquarium plants but will be short-lived in water above 22C.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Boggy damp conditions, Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered