Acorus gramineus 'Ogon'

Common name: Golden Sweet Flag

Description: Acorus gramineus 'Ogon' is a compact, clump-forming evergreen grass-like perennial prized for its vivid golden-yellow and green striped foliage. The slender, arching leaves emerge bright gold in spring, retaining their cheerful colour throughout the year. Thriving in damp conditions, it is an excellent choice for bog gardens, pond margins, or moisture-retentive containers. Its neat, tufted habit makes it ideal for edging paths or providing year-round colour in mixed plantings.

Other benefits: evergreen year-round interest, tolerates waterlogged soil, low maintenance

Wildlife attraction: provides shelter for small invertebrates

Height & spread (approx.) at 10 years: 30cm x 30cm

Position: partial shade to full shade; tolerates sun if soil remains moist

Soil pH: neutral to slightly acid

Moisture: moist to wet; ideal for boggy or waterside planting

Winter hardiness: cold hardy to -15°C