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Ophiopogon japonicus 'Snow Globe'

Also Known As

  • Snow Globe Dwarf Striped Mondo Grass

Plant type

perennial, groundcover, grass / grass like

size

  • H: 2"
  • W: 2"

planting zones

  • 6a-10b

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Ophiopogon japonicus 'Snow Globe' plant details

Ophiopogon japonicus 'Snow Globe' is a slow-growing evergreen perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance) with blue and white foliage. Features grassy texture. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and 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 and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ophiopogon japonicus 'Snow Globe'

Plant type: perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: asparagaceae, liliaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and white
Mature size: 2 IN wide, 2 IN tall
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, lawn alternative, pathway, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ophiopogon japonicus 'Snow Globe'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Gardening facts about Ophiopogon japonicus 'Snow Globe' plant

How to Grow Ophiopogon japonicus 'Snow Globe'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • white
    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy

See other plant types of Ophiopogon for your garden

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Photo of Ophiopogon japonicus 'Gyoku Ryu' foliage by Karl Gercens III
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