Ophiopogon japonicus

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Mondo Grass, Lily Grass

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer:

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.