Ophiopogon japonicus
Mondo Grass, Lily Grass
Description
This Ophiopogon japonicus is a grass-like plant growing to about 6"-8" high. Its leaves are 1/8" wide, and about 8"-12" long. It makes a beautiful ground cover or accent plant, and does well in Asian style gardens.
Plant Type
Ground cover, Grass
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Blue, Purple
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Blue
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate, Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Moist
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Japanese, Meadow, Woodland
Accenting Features
n/a
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Indoor, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Turn sprinklers on and view them operating at least once a month.
Check for and fix missing drip emitters, leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes. One broken spray sprinkler can waste 100 gallons in a 10 minute watering cycle.