Potted Golden Variegated Sweet Flag (Acorus gramineus 'Ogon') with long green leaves on a gravel surface

Golden Variegated Japanese Sweet Flag

1 Gallon
$16.90
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Potted Golden Variegated Sweet Flag (Acorus gramineus 'Ogon') with long green leaves on a gravel surface
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Golden Variegated Japanese Sweet Flag

Acorus gramineus 'Ogon'

Golden grass for wet shade, brightens ponds and damp gardens.

$16.90
Container sizeSize guide 1 Gallon

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Description

Golden Variegated Japanese Sweet Flag is a vibrant, grass-like perennial that brightens shady, moist areas with its cheerful, striped foliage. Its slender, arching leaves are boldly striped in bright golden-yellow and green, releasing a faint, sweet fragrance when crushed. It forms a slow-spreading, evergreen clump that provides constant color. Thriving in consistently moist soil or even shallow water, it is an exceptional choice for illuminating the edges of ponds, streams, or damp garden beds.

  • Bright Golden-Yellow Variegated Foliage: Features striking, fragrant leaves with bold, longitudinal stripes of bright yellow and green.

  • Luminous in Shade: The golden foliage acts as a natural light reflector, brilliantly brightening dark, wet corners of the garden.

  • Thrives in Wet or Moist Conditions: Prefers consistently moist soil and can even grow in shallow water (up to 2 inches), making it ideal for waterside planting.

  • Slow-Spreading, Clump-Forming Habit: Expands gradually by short rhizomes to form a dense, weed-suppressing mat without being invasive.

  • Versatile for Water & Shade Gardens: Perfect for pond margins, bog gardens, rain gardens, or as a colorful groundcover in moist, shaded borders.

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  • Light: Full sun to partial shade

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  • Features:Foliage:Slender grass-like blades (6-12") with vibrant golden-yellow and green stripes.Spicy fragrance when crushed.Evergreen in mild climates.Flowers:Insignificant greenish-yellow flower spikes.Mainly grown for ornamental foliage
  • Mature Size:Height: 6-12 inches.Width: 8-12 inches
  • Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
  • Key Advantages:Thrives in waterlogged conditions.Deer and rabbit resistant.Year-round color interest.Non-invasive spreader
  • Landscape Uses:Pond/stream margins. Water garden edging.Rain garden accents.Container water features

Faqs

Q: Can it grow in dry shade?
A: No, it requires consistent moisture and will suffer, brown, and die back in dry soil. It is specifically adapted to wet or boggy conditions.

Q: Is it evergreen?
A: In mild climates (Zone 7-10), it is evergreen. In colder zones, the foliage may die back but the plant is root-hardy and will return in spring.

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Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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