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    Ophiopogon japonicum compactum

    Also Known As

    • Black Mondo Grass
    • Dwarf Mondo Grass

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover, grass / grass like

    size

    • H: 4"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

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    Ophiopogon japonicum compactum plant details

    Ophiopogon japonicum compactum is an evergreen perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance) with black and green foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge followed by blue fruit. 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 japonicum compactum

    Plant type: perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance)
    Plant family: asparagaceae, liliaceae
    Foliage: evergreen black and green
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 4 IN tall
    Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
    Uses: border plant, container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, goth garden, lawn alternative, pathway, rock garden, trough garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ophiopogon japonicum compactum

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    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

    A treasure courtesy of John from H & H, this thing is tiny with dense tufts of grassy foliage only a couple inches tall and short scapes of bell shaped flowers followed by heavy crops of ornamental blue berries, (not to be confused with blueberries); its cute enough for a trough and sure to elicit comment. ZONE 6

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Ophiopogon japonicum compactum plant

    How to Grow Ophiopogon japonicum compactum

    • 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
      • black

    • Flower Color

      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Fruit

      • blue

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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