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    Ophiopogon umbraticola

    Also Known As

    • Ophiopogon chingii
    • Contorted Mondo Grass

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover, grass / grass like

    size

    • H: 4"-8"
    • W: 6"-10"

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

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    Ophiopogon umbraticola plant details

    Ophiopogon umbraticola is an evergreen perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by blue fruit. Features grassy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular - low 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 umbraticola

    Plant type: perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance)
    Plant family: asparagaceae, liliaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 IN - 10 IN - wide, 4 IN - 8 IN - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, lawn alternative, pathway

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ophiopogon umbraticola

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    More properly Ophiopogon umbraticola, this has very narrow leaves that each curls as it grows to produce a charming, tosseled looking little grass-like hummock. Insignificant lavender flowers produce extremely beautiful large, bright blue berries.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Has extremely narrow, leathery, dark green leaves. It grows in very tight clumps without runners. In fall, the bright blue, blueberry-sized berries look almost unreal. For well drained soil. Evergreen.

    By: Edelweiss Perennials

    Gardening facts about Ophiopogon umbraticola plant

    How to Grow Ophiopogon umbraticola

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - 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

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Fruit

      • blue

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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