Ogon
Sun or partial sun
6 - 14
Acorus gramineus
Rating:
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Features
Butter-yellow sword-like blades add wonderful contrast all season; likes moisture
• Deadheading Not Necessary
• Fall Interest
• Foliage Interest
• Fragrant Foliage
• Grass
• Landscape Plant
• Low Maintenance
• Water Plant
Ornamental Characteristics
Flower Color:
None
Foliage Color:
Variegated
Garden Height:
6 - 14"; Medium
Spacing:
10 - 12"
Habit:
Upright
Container Plant Style:
Filler - Intermingles well with other plants to fill in the middle ground of a combination
Plant Needs
Duration:
Perennial
Bloom Time:
Grown for Foliage
Hardy Temp:
-20°F (-29°C)
Exposure:
Sun or partial sun
Water Needs:
Normal to Wet
Maintenance:
Easy
Uses:
Landscapes and containers
Perfect for containers, borders and beds
Patent Information
Growing Tips
Acorus is a neutral grass. Evergreen or neutral grasses are usually plants that look like grasses but aren't actually classified as grasses, they are generally called grass-like plants.
Divide evergreen or neutral grasses and grass-like plants in spring only.
Evergreen grasses don't ever go dormant. Dividing plants wounds them to some degree. For evergreen grasses this wounding will really affect their ability to live through the winter.
Divide evergreen or neutral grasses and grass-like plants in spring only.
Evergreen grasses don't ever go dormant. Dividing plants wounds them to some degree. For evergreen grasses this wounding will really affect their ability to live through the winter.
| Year | Award | Trial |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Leader of the Pack - Late Summer | North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum |
| 2006 | Flame Proof | Dallas Arboretum |
| 2007 | Best of Breed | North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum |
| 2007 | Leader of the Pack Late Season | North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum |
| Great Plant Picks | Great Plant Picks | |
| 2007 | Leader of the Pack Early Season | North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum |
| 2007 | Leader of the Pack Summer | North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum |
| 2009 | Leader of the Pack for Summer | North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum |
| 2009 | Best of Breed - Summer | North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum |
| 2009 | Leader of the Pack - Early Season | North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum |
| 2009 | Best of Breed Winter | North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum |
| 2006 | Arboretum Approved | Dallas Arboretum |
