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    Ophiopogon planiscapus

    Also Known As

    • Mondo Grass

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover, grass / grass like

    size

    • H: 8"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 6a-10a

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    Ophiopogon planiscapus plant details

    Ophiopogon planiscapus is an evergreen perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Ophiopogon planiscapus

    Plant type: perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance)
    Plant family: asparagaceae, liliaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 0 - 12 IN - wide, 0 - 8 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in spring
    Uses: border plant, container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, lawn alternative, miniature, pathway

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ophiopogon planiscapus

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This small lily relative grows only to about 10" in height, spreading to form luxuriant clumps by underground runners if given plenty of summer moisture. The glossy, evergreen leaves and small lilac flowers make any brightly colored object stand out and look wonderful with your. Full sun to deep shade; a bit slow growing either way. Frost hardy in upper USDA zone 6.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Not many plants can boast of having such amazing black leaves that create scrumptious combinations with other plants. In part shade, combine with white-flowering Beesia, Anemone 'Vestal,' or with ferns such as Adiantum venustum or Blechnum spicant, or with Heucherella 'Sweet Tea,' or 'Gold Zebra.' Subtle white- lavender flower spikes bloom in August followed by purple-black berries. Easy to transplant side shoots. 10" tall and slowly spreading. Evergreen. Sorry, grasses and sedges cannot be shipped to California.Minimum temperature: 0 °F

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    The green form, lovely ground cover with white/very pale pink flowers.

    By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

    Gardening facts about Ophiopogon planiscapus plant

    How to Grow Ophiopogon planiscapus

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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