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Ophiopogon 'Golden Zebra'
Also Known As
- Golden Mondo Grass
Plant type
perennial, groundcover, grass / grass like
size
- H: 3"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 7a-9b
Ophiopogon 'Golden Zebra' plant details
Ophiopogon 'Golden Zebra' is an evergreen perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance) with gold foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - 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 'Golden Zebra'
- Plant type: perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance)
- Plant family: asparagaceae, liliaceae
- Foliage: evergreen gold
- Mature size: 12 IN wide, 3 IN tall
- Flowers: purple blooms in spring
- Uses: clumping, container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, lawn alternative, pathway, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Ophiopogon 'Golden Zebra'
- USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Ophiopogon 'Golden Zebra' plant
How to Grow Ophiopogon 'Golden Zebra'
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
- gold
Flower Color
- purple
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- grassy
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
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Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 6"-12"
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
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Size
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
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Size
Height: 6"-8"
Width: 12"-36"
- sun - shade
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
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Size
Height: 8"-12"
Width: 8"-24"
- sun - shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 12"
Width: 12"
- mostly sun - shade
- even moisture - drought tolerant
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