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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
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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
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See other plant types of Ophiopogon for your garden
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
6a-10b
Size
Height: 6"-8"
Width: 12"-36"
- sun - shade
- even moisture - drought tolerant
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
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
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
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
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