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Ophiopogon formosanus

Also Known As

  • Taiwan Mondo Grass

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

  • H: 8"
  • W: 36"

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

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Ophiopogon formosanus plant details

Ophiopogon formosanus is an evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge followed by blue fruit. Features grassy texture. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ophiopogon formosanus

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 36 IN wide, 8 IN tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: compact, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ophiopogon formosanus

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A small, green mondo grass with narrow, green leaves, only 6 to 8" long with a lax habit.  Forms large clumps - up to 3 ft wide - making a very nice groundcover for morning sun or light shade. Summer flowers are white on short racemes and produce large blue berry-like fruit. This form, originally collected at high elevations by Crug Farm's Bleddyn and Sue Wynn-Jones.  Rich soil and regular summer water.  Frost hardy at least to upper USDA zone 7 and possibly lower.

Gardening facts about Ophiopogon formosanus plant

How to Grow Ophiopogon formosanus

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Fruit

    • blue
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy

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