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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)
    Plant family: asparagaceae, liliaceae
    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.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    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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