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Ophiopogon japonicus 'Seoulitary Man'
Also Known As
- Ophiopogon japonicus [A1K-130]
- Clumping Mondo Grass
Plant type
perennial, groundcover, grass / grass like
size
- H: 8"-12"
- W: 14"-20"
planting zones
- 6a-10b
Ophiopogon japonicus 'Seoulitary Man' plant details
Ophiopogon japonicus 'Seoulitary Man' is an evergreen perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In spring lavender flowers emerge followed by purple fruit. Features grassy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Ophiopogon japonicus 'Seoulitary Man'
- Plant type: perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance)
- Plant family: asparagaceae, liliaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 14 IN - 20 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: lavender blooms in spring
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, lawn alternative, pathway, woodland garden, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Ophiopogon japonicus 'Seoulitary Man'
- USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
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How to Grow Ophiopogon japonicus 'Seoulitary Man'
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- lavender
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Fruit
- purple
Flower Season
- spring
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
aka Ophiopogon japonicus 'Albo-striatus', Ophiopogon japonicus 'Aritake', Ophiopogon japonicus 'Aritaki', Ophiopogon japonicus 'Silver Mist', Ophiopogon japonicus 'Variegata', Silver Mondo Grass, Variegata Silver Mist Mondo Grass
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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