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Acorus gramineus 'Ogon' (golden sweet flag)
Acorus gramineus 'Ogon' (golden sweet flag)
📦 Shipping is charged at real carrier rates.We don’t mark up shipping—costs reflect distance from our nursery and careful plant packing.
🌱 6-plant minimum per order — mix & match any varieties
📦 Ships in a 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot — well-rooted & ready to plant
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Golden sweet flag is grown for its leaves—and they really do glow. The long, narrow blades are bright golden yellow and form tidy, grassy clumps that catch the light all day. Even when nothing is in bloom, this plant brings color and movement wherever it’s planted.
It loves moisture. This is a plant for pond edges, rain gardens, damp borders, and containers that never dry out. It can even grow in shallow water. Along a pathway or at the edge of a small pond, it makes a soft, luminous border that looks good from spring through winter.
The flowers are small and easy to miss, but the foliage is the star.
WHY GARDENERS LOVE IT
- Bright golden foliage all season
- Perfect for wet or boggy areas
- Great in containers and along paths
- Evergreen in mild climates
- Low-maintenance once established
- Adds color where flowers don’t last
HOW IT GROWS
- Plant type: Evergreen perennial
- Sun: Full sun to light shade (light shade in hottest climates)
- Soil: Moist to wet soil, even shallow water
- Water: Needs constant moisture
- Hardiness: Zones 3b–10
- Growth habit: Clumping
This plant does not like to dry out. If soil dries, leaves quickly lose their shine.
PLANTING TIPS
- Plant near water or where soil stays damp
- In containers, never let soil dry out
- Add organic matter to help hold moisture
- Give light shade in very hot climates
CARE MADE EASY
- Keep soil consistently moist
- Trim old leaves in spring
- Divide clumps if they outgrow space
- Mulch to retain moisture
SIZE & BLOOM
- Height × Width: ~10 in. × 1 ft.
- Foliage: Long, narrow, golden yellow
- Flower: Small and inconspicuous
HOW TO KNOW IT’S RIGHT FOR YOU
Choose Golden sweet flag (‘Ogon’) if you:
- Have wet or boggy garden areas
- Garden near ponds or water features
- Want bright foliage all season
- Grow plants in constantly moist containers
POT SIZE: 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot
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What to Expect With Your Plants
What size plants will I receive?
Most plants ship in 2 3/8” x 3 3/4” band pots—ideal for healthy root growth.
Top growth varies by variety and season, but every plant arrives well-rooted, actively growing, and ready to plant.
Grown naturally without artificial heat or lights, our plants are hardy, adaptable, and ready to thrive in real garden conditions.
When will my plants ship?
We schedule plant orders based on your area’s average last frost date and when each plant is truly ready to ship. You’ll receive an email with your estimated ship date once your order is scheduled.
Orders ship Monday–Wednesday via UPS or USPS (2–3 day service), so your plants arrive before the weekend and spend less time in transit. Shipping begins in spring—usually mid-April—when weather and plant health align, so your plants arrive strong, well-rooted, and ready to thrive.
Do you guarantee your plants?
We stand behind our plants and our packing process. While we can't control weather or how plants are cared for after arrival, we do guarantee that your plants will arrive healthy and in good condition. If there's an issue, just reach out and we're happy to help.
Are your plants inspected for plant health and disease?
Yes. Our nursery is inspected at least twice each year by the Oregon Department of Agriculture and meets state plant health and disease standards.
Why does shipping cost what it does for live plants?
Shipping live plants requires careful packaging, seasonal timing, and fast transit to ensure they arrive healthy.
Our shipping rates are calculated in real time based on box size, weight, and destination, and we always select the best available option for safe, timely delivery.
We never inflate shipping costs — you pay what it costs us to ship your order safely.
Have more questions?
We want you to feel good about your plant order. Find answers about shipping, sizing, care, and guarantees in our full FAQ.