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Ophiopogon japonicus 'Tears of Gold'
Also Known As
- Mondo Grass
Plant type
perennial, groundcover, grass / grass like
size
- H: 2"-3"
- W: 4"-10"
planting zones
- 7a-10b
Ophiopogon japonicus 'Tears of Gold' plant details
Ophiopogon japonicus 'Tears of Gold' is an evergreen perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance) with gold, green and variegated foliage. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, 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 'Tears of Gold'
- Plant type: perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance)
- Plant family: asparagaceae, liliaceae
- Foliage: evergreen gold, green and variegated
- Mature size: 4 IN - 10 IN - wide, 2 IN - 3 IN - tall
- Uses: clumping, container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, lawn alternative, pathway, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Ophiopogon japonicus 'Tears of Gold'
- USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer, rabbit and snail / slug, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Ophiopogon japonicus 'Tears of Gold' plant
How to Grow Ophiopogon japonicus 'Tears of Gold'
Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- gold
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- snail / slug resistant
- rabbit resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- grassy
Landscape groups by tags
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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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