Buy 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
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
Landscape groups by tags
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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
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
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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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
6a-10b
Size
Height: 12"-15"
Width: 15"-36"
- sun - shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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
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