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Golden Sweet Flag

Acorus gramineus 'Ogon' · Acoraceae

A low grassy bog plant forming fans of bright gold-and-green striped leaves with a faintly sweet scent when crushed. Ideal for the edge of ponds, rain gardens and damp borders.

At a glance

  • Habit
    Aquatic & Pond
  • Light
    Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Water
    Wet / Bog
  • Soil
    Clay Soil
  • Climate
    Subtropical, Warm Temperate, Cool Temperate
  • Frost
    Frost-Hardy
  • Mature size
    0.3 m H × 0.3 m W
  • Foliage
    Evergreen, Gold / Lime Foliage, Variegated Foliage, Aromatic Foliage
  • Growth rate
    Moderate Growth
  • Maintenance
    Low Maintenance

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