{"product_id":"acorus-ogon","title":"Acorus 'Ogon'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAcorus gramineus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Ogon’\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGolden Variegated Sweet Flag\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright golden foliage that brings year-round color and fine texture to moist garden spaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Morning sun to partial shade\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keep consistently moist to wet\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMature size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6–12 inches tall and wide\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e USDA Zones 5–9\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGrowth rate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Slow to moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8–12 inches apart\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcorus ‘Ogon’ is a compact, grass-like perennial prized for its narrow, arching leaves striped in bright gold and green. Although it resembles an ornamental grass, it is actually a sweet flag that spreads gradually by rhizomes to form attractive clumps. Its luminous foliage brightens shaded beds, pond edges and containers while providing fine texture throughout much of the year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrilliant gold-and-green foliage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrives in moist areas where many plants struggle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvides excellent year-round texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlowly forms a colorful groundcover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact enough for containers and small gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAromatic foliage releases a sweet, citrus-like scent when crushed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse Acorus ‘Ogon’ along ponds, streams, drainage areas and other consistently moist locations. It also makes an attractive edging plant, groundcover or colorful filler between rocks and stepping stones where moisture is dependable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn containers, its arching foliage softens the edges of pots and complements ferns, hostas, heucheras, Japanese iris, astilbe and other moisture-loving plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting and Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plant in morning sun, filtered light or partial shade. Some sunlight encourages strong golden color, but afternoon shade helps protect the foliage during hot North Carolina summers. Plants grown in heavy shade may become greener.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keep the soil evenly moist. Acorus tolerates wet or boggy conditions and can be grown near the edge of shallow water. Avoid allowing the root system to dry completely, which can cause browned or scorched leaf tips.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Grow in moisture-retentive soil enriched with organic matter. It adapts to ordinary garden soil when dependable irrigation is available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Apply a light feeding of balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring. Avoid excessive fertilizer, which can encourage weak growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePruning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Remove damaged or browned foliage in late winter before fresh spring growth appears. Older clumps may be divided in spring when necessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFranklin Brothers’ Central NC Advice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the Central North Carolina Piedmont, Acorus ‘Ogon’ performs best with morning sun and protection from intense afternoon heat. Consistent moisture is the key to attractive foliage during summer. It is especially useful beside water features, near downspouts, in rain gardens and in low areas that remain moist without severe erosion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe foliage is usually semi-evergreen in our area. After a harsh winter, trim away browned leaves in late winter, and fresh golden growth will emerge in spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rhizomatous herbaceous perennial\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Golden yellow and green; semi-evergreen\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Small and generally insignificant\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaintenance level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy when adequate moisture is provided\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePollinator value:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Limited; primarily grown for foliage\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSpecial feature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tolerates wet soil\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEdible:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Not intended for consumption\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSEO Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShop Acorus ‘Ogon’ at Franklin Brothers Nursery in Henderson, NC. Golden foliage for moist borders, pond edges, rain gardens and containers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Franklin Brothers Nursery","offers":[{"title":"$9.99","offer_id":55996187443368,"sku":null,"price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 gallon","offer_id":56006110478504,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/franklin-brothers-nursery.myshopify.com\/products\/acorus-ogon","provider":"Franklin Brothers Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}