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Ophiopogon jaburan

Also Known As

  • Liriope exiliflora
  • Liriope giganteum
  • Liriope muscari (Giant Group)
  • Liriope platyphylla
  • Liriope yingdeensis
  • Ophiopogon 'Jaburan'
  • Ophiopogon muscari
  • Giant Lily Grass
  • Jaburan Mondo Grass

Plant type

perennial, groundcover, grass / grass like

size

  • H: 20"-30"
  • W: 12"-60"

planting zones

  • 6a-10b

Ophiopogon jaburan plant details

Ophiopogon jaburan is an evergreen perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer lavender and white flowers emerge followed by black and blue fruit. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ophiopogon jaburan

Plant type: perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: asparagaceae, liliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 60 IN - wide, 20 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender and white blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: clumping, container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, lawn alternative, pathway, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ophiopogon jaburan

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Evergreen fountain of deep green arching leaves – clumper to 2' – for the border, Oriental Garden, mixed in with shrubs, dry creek, pots – white to lavender flowers followed by blue fruits – sun to part shade, average moisture – underused year round beauty!

Gardening facts about Ophiopogon jaburan plant

How to Grow Ophiopogon jaburan

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • adaptable
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • lavender
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Fruit

    • blue
    • black
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy

See other plant types of Ophiopogon for your garden

aka Ophiopogon 'Black Dragon', Ophiopogon nigrescens, Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Arabicus', Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Ebknizam', Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Ebony Knight', Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Niger', Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens', Ophiopogon planiscapus Ebony Knight®, Arabicus Black Mondo Grass, Arabicus Black Mondo Grass, Black Dragon Mondo Grass, Black Mondo Grass, Black Mondo Grass, Ebony Knight Black Mondo Grass

Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover, Grass / Grass Like

Zones

6a-10b

Size

Height: 6"-8"

Width: 12"-36"

  • sun - shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
Photo of Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Kokuryu' flower, foliage by Little Prince of Oregon
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aka Ophiopogon japonica 'Nana', Ophiopogon japonicus 'Nana', Ophiopogon japonicus 'Nanum', Dwarf Mondo Grass, Dwarf Mondo Grass ~ Green

Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover, Grass / Grass Like

Zones

7a-10a

Size

Height: 2"-8"

Width: 6"-20"

  • sun - shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
Photo of Ophiopogon japonicus 'Nanus' foliage by plant lust
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aka Mondo Grass

Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover, Grass / Grass Like

Zones

7a-10b

Size

Height: 12"

Width: 12"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
Photo of Ophiopogon japonicus fruit by Kenpei
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aka Ophiopogon japonicus 'Albo-striatus', Ophiopogon japonicus 'Aritake', Ophiopogon japonicus 'Aritaki', Ophiopogon japonicus 'Silver Mist', Ophiopogon japonicus 'Variegata', Silver Mondo Grass, Variegata Silver Mist Mondo Grass

Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover, Grass / Grass Like

Zones

6a-10b

Size

Height: 12"-15"

Width: 15"-36"

  • sun - shade
  • occasional - drought tolerant
Photo of Ophiopogon japonicus 'Kigimafukiduma' foliage by Little Prince of Oregon
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aka Ophiopogon japonicus 'Gyoku-ryu', Dwarf Mondo Grass

Plant Type

Groundcover, Grass / Grass Like

Zones

5a-10b

Size

Height: 2"-3"

Width: 8"-12"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
Photo of Ophiopogon japonicus 'Gyoku Ryu' foliage by Karl Gercens III
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