Acorus gramineus Ogon Thrillers Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'Fanny's' can benefit

Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'Fanny's' can benefit from a hard cut back in early to mid summer if it grows in a more sprawling habit than desired

if the drainage isn't excellent

the better it thrives

and tolerates plenty of sun

topped with bright red tubular flowers beginning in late summer and continuing into fall

Acorus gramineus Ogon Thrillers Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'Fanny's' can benefitFor over three decades, Acorus gramineus 'Ogon' has been a landscape staple in the gardens here at Juniper Level. This 1975 Barry Yinger introduction from Japan is a glaringly beautiful, evergreen perennial with brilliant yellow, deer resistant foliage, brightest from fall through spring. While the overall effect is bright yellow, The foliage actually has a vertical green stripe down the side of each 1 8" wide plasticized leaf. This easy to grow