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Acorus gramineus 'Ogon'

Acorus gramineus 'Ogon' also called Japanese Sweet Flag is a graceful evergreen with striking gold and green blades that brighten damp and shaded spots in NZ gardens. Its neat clumping habit adds soft movement beside ponds and water features and it thrives just as well in decorative pots. Easy care and versatile, this variety brings year round texture and colour, making it a dependable choice for tranquil garden designs and low maintenance landscapes.

Acorus gramineus Ogon growing in water beside a rock.
Acorus gramineus Ogon growing in a garden beside water.
The average plant height is 10 cm
$18.14

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Grasses
Height:15 cm
Spread:15 cm
Flowering time:
Tolerances:Hardy
Garden uses:Borders, Containers, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles:Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Riparian
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known as
Sku10570

How to grow Acorus gramineus 'Ogon' in NZ

Growing Acorus gramineus 'Ogon' in NZ is straightforward. Plant in soil that stays consistently moist in part shade or dappled light and keep well watered while establishing. It tolerates full sun in cooler areas provided the root zone remains damp. Enrich the planting hole with compost and finish with mulch to hold moisture. This adaptable plant suits pond margins rain gardens and any bed where reliable greenery and soft texture are needed.

Acorus gramineus 'Ogon' care tips

Acorus gramineus 'Ogon' is low maintenance once settled. Keep the soil evenly moist especially through summer dry spells. Remove older or damaged leaves in late winter to refresh the clump and encourage fresh spring growth. Divide every three or four years to maintain vigour and create new plants. A light feed in early spring with a balanced fertiliser supports lush foliage. It is generally trouble free and resists most pests and diseases.

Acorus gramineus 'Ogon' size, spacing, and growth rate

Acorus gramineus 'Ogon' forms tidy clumps reaching about 30 to 40 cm tall and 40 to 50 cm wide. Space plants around 35 to 40 cm apart for continuous edging or mass planting. Growth is moderate and steady and clumps broaden each season in moist conditions. The narrow arching leaves create a fine texture that pairs well with bold foliage plants and provide a luminous contrast in shaded or water side settings.

Landscaping uses for Acorus gramineus 'Ogon'

Acorus gramineus 'Ogon' is ideal for softening pond edges lining streams and finishing rain gardens. It delivers year round colour in shaded borders courtyards and Japanese inspired designs and also performs beautifully in containers. Combine with ferns hostas iris and other moisture lovers for a calm layered effect. Use it as a luminous edging plant along paths or to weave gold accents through mixed perennial plantings in NZ landscapes.

Why buy Acorus gramineus 'Ogon' from The Plant Company?

The Plant Company is NZ’s most trusted plant nursery and we grow Acorus gramineus 'Ogon' to thrive in local conditions. Each plant is selected for strong roots vibrant colour and dependable performance. Your order is packed with care and sent with fast NZ wide delivery and friendly expert advice. Choose The Plant Company for quality plants reliable service and lasting value that helps every project succeed.

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