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    Buy 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

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    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

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    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.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    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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