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Ogon Golden Sweet Flag
Ogon Golden Sweet Flag
$18.00
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Acorus gramineus 'Ogon'
Choose Ogon Golden Sweet Flag for a bright golden grassy accent in the wet, boggy spots where most plants sulk; the tradeoff is that it stays low and slow, so it will not screen, mass quickly, or give you height.
Buy This If
- You have a wet or boggy spot that stays moist.
- You want reliable golden color in sun or part shade.
- You want a tidy, well-behaved low edger.
Skip This If
- The site dries out hard between waterings.
- You need height or a privacy screen.
- You want instant coverage of a big area.
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A- | The clean gold fans light up damp, shady corners where flower color is hard to keep. |
| Growth Rate | B- | It spreads slowly by rhizome and fills in over time; it is not the plant for instant mass. |
| Maintenance | A | Almost hands-off in moist soil; shear tired foliage in early spring. The one job is never letting it dry out. |
| Deer Resistance | A | The aromatic, bladed foliage is very rarely browsed, though no plant is fully deer-proof. |
| Small Space Fit | A | Low, clumping fans are ideal along water features, walks, and small foundation pockets. |
| Screening Value | D | A low accent at under a foot tall; it does nothing for blocking views. |
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd recommend this for the customer with a chronically wet or boggy spot, a rain garden, or a pond edge who wants dependable golden color there rather than a plant that rots. It is one of the few bright accents that actually prefers the wet feet that kill most ornamentals.
Plant Facts
| Botanical Name | Acorus gramineus 'Ogon' |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Ogon Golden Sweet Flag |
| Mature Height | 1 ft |
| Mature Width | 1 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 5a-9b |
| Spacing | 1 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Moisture | Moist to wet |
| Growth Habit | Grassy upright fans, slowly spreading |
| Evergreen | No |
| Native | No |
Customers Usually Ask
Will it grow in standing water?
It thrives in constantly wet soil and tolerates shallow standing water at a pond or stream margin, which is exactly where it shines.
How cold-hardy is it in New England?
It is reliable through zone 5 and best sited in a protected, consistently moist spot in the coldest parts of NH and ME; a winter mulch helps at the northern edge of its range.
Full sun or shade?
Both work as long as the soil stays moist. More sun brings out the brightest gold; in dry sun the tips can scorch.
Does it spread aggressively?
No, it creeps slowly by rhizome into a tidy clump rather than running through the bed.
Why Add Ornamental Grasses to Your Landscape?
- Low Maintenance Performance: Most ornamental grasses require minimal pruning and thrive with little upkeep once established.
- Movement & Texture: Flowing blades and feathery plumes create dynamic visual interest that changes with light and wind.
- Four-Season Appeal: From summer greenery to fall plumes and winter structure, grasses provide year-round landscape impact.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-42040
