Acorus gramineus 'Ogon' - P9

Description
With its yellow-green leaves, the Japanese rush 'Ogon' (Acorus gramineus) is a highly decorative aquatic plant that is particularly well suited to use along pond edges, in streams and in aquariums. Green flowers appear from June to July. It prefers humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil in a sunny position. The Japanese rush 'Ogon' is quite frost-hardy. This upright, creeping plant usually reaches a height of around 20 cm.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * decorative flowers

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Japanese rush 'Ogon's are yellow-green, linear.

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese rush 'Ogon' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, creeping.

Water depth
0 - 10 cm

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The Japanese rush 'Ogon' sets beautiful accents together with: Marsh marigold, swan flower, garden loosestrife.

Tasks
- Pruning: In the period from February to March.

Care
If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour!

Flower
The green flowers of Japanese rush 'Ogon' appear in cobs from June to July.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Pond edge, stream, aquarium