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Ophiopogon japonicus 'Minor'

Also Known As

  • Ophiopogon japonicus var. nana 'Minor'
  • Dwarf Mondo Grass

Plant type

perennial, groundcover, grass / grass like

size

  • H: 4"
  • W: 6"

planting zones

  • 6a-11

Ophiopogon japonicus 'Minor' plant details

Ophiopogon japonicus 'Minor' is a slow-growing evergreen perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge followed by blue fruit. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly 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 japonicus 'Minor'

Plant type: perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: asparagaceae, liliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 IN wide, 4 IN tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, dwarf, easy-to-grow, edging plant, lawn alternative, miniature, pathway

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ophiopogon japonicus 'Minor'

USDA Zones: 6a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This, the tiniest of the dwarf mondo grasses, is an extremely slow-growing, evergreen lily-turf, spreading only about 1" per year, so plant densely if you want coverage in your lifetime. Perfect for the tiny garden. The flowers are white and the berries sky-blue. Fine in part sun with regular summer water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 6.

Gardening facts about Ophiopogon japonicus 'Minor' plant

How to Grow Ophiopogon japonicus 'Minor'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Fruit

    • blue
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy
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