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Also Known As

  • Torafu Mondo Grass

Plant type

perennial, groundcover, grass / grass like

size

  • H: 6"-8"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 6b-9b

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Ophiopogon japonicus 'Torafu' plant details

Ophiopogon japonicus 'Torafu' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance) with variegated foliage. In summer blue flowers emerge followed by blue fruit. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ophiopogon japonicus 'Torafu'

Plant type: perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: asparagaceae, liliaceae
Foliage: evergreen variegated
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in summer
Uses: colonizing, container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, lawn alternative, pathway, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ophiopogon japonicus 'Torafu'

USDA Zones: 6b - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An ornamental grass native to Japan that has green and yellow bands on its leaf blades. It will have small pink or lilac colored flowers and will make a wonderful ground cover.
An unusual plant with irregular horizontal yellow banding after the fashion of Zebra Grass if it were a bit more regular it would be stunning, definitely one to save seed on. ZONE 6

Gardening facts about Ophiopogon japonicus 'Torafu' plant

How to Grow Ophiopogon japonicus 'Torafu'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
  • Flower Color

    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Fruit

    • blue
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy
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