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Also Known As

  • Ophiopogon planiscarpus 'Way Good Variegated'

Plant type

perennial, groundcover, grass / grass like

size

  • H: 4"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 6a-10b

2-4 inch bagged root ball | $19

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Fewer than 24 at Cistus Nursery

3.5 inch pot | $14

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Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Way Good Variegated' plant details

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Way Good Variegated' is an evergreen perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance) with green, variegated and white foliage. In fall purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - 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 'Way Good Variegated'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Way Good Variegated'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A Cistus Introduction. Ultra fine selection of mondo grass with olive green leaves evenly pinstriped a creamy white. Vigorous, spreading at least as fast as more common versions in damp soil. Fine in nearly full sun to fairly dense shade with regular summer water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 6.
A unique mondo grass with creamy white pinstripes on olive green leaves.  Grows 4” tall and 12” wide. Full sun to shade, well-drained soil, regular water in summer.

Gardening facts about Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Way Good Variegated' plant

How to Grow Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Way Good Variegated'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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