Acorus gramineus 'Ōgon'
Japanese rush (syn. Acorus gramineus Ogon)
This pond plant is semi-evergreen, so it can lose some of its foliage in winter. In colder regions or more exposed gardens, it may lose it all, but then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
- Position: full sun
- Depth of water: 0-10cm (0-4")
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period:June to July
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Forming a low fountain-like clump of semi-evergreen variegated foliage, this perennial is ideal for planting in swathes around the pond edge, or for helping to illuminate boggy regions of the garden where little else will grow. Ideal reliably boggy or wet areas, Acorus gramineus 'Ogon' forms an attractive tuft of gracefully arching, narrow, sword-shaped, golden-yellow leaves adorned with olive green stripes. Tiny green/yellow flowers develop into small red berries come autumn.
Please note that this plant is also offered in non-aquatic pots, with a suitable peat-free based compost mix, for planting in boggy soils above the water line. Please see this link to view.
Please note that this plant is also offered in non-aquatic pots, with a suitable peat-free based compost mix, for planting in boggy soils above the water line. Please see this link to view.
Reliable in wet fertile soils, this acorus is supplied planted in aquatic baskets (to reduce root disturbance), using an aquatic soil mix, for planting in shallow water up to 10cm (4"). Divide congested clumps in early spring every few years. Wearing gloves, comb through old or damaged foliage in late winter to tidy if necessary.