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Products > Acorus gramineus 'Ogon'   Acorus gramineus 'Ogon' - Yellow-leaved Calamus    [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Grass-like Family: Araceae (Arums) Origin: Europe, Northern (Europe) Evergreen: Yes Yellow/Chartreuse Foliage: Yes Variegated Foliage: Yes Flower Color: Insignificant Bloomtime: Not Significant Height: <1 foot Width: Spreading Exposure: Sun or Shade Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs Winter Hardiness: < 0 °F Acorus gramineus 'Ogon' (Yellow-leaved Calamus) - Grass-like perennial with thin iris-like foliage that has a rich yellow variegation. Grows to 6-12 inches tall and spreads by rhizomes. Useful massed or as an accent; use to light up a dark area of the pond. Plant in full sun to light shade in soil that is moist or regularly irrigated. In a pond the water depth should be right at the soil line or up 2 to 4 inches above crown. Hardy to USDA Zone 5 (-10°F). The rich yellow foliage distinguishes this plant from A. g. 'Variegatus'. Especially good for pot or tub subject or as a groundcover.  The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery and in our own and other Santa Barbara gardens. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information or disagrees with what we have written.     [MORE INFO]