Ophiopogon formosanus BSWJ 3659
Also Known As
- Ophiopogon bodinieri [BSWJ 3659]
- Taiwan Mondo Grass
Plant type
groundcover, grass / grass like
size
- H: 4"
- W: 3'
planting zones
- 7b-9b
Ophiopogon formosanus BSWJ 3659 plant details
Ophiopogon formosanus BSWJ 3659 is a slow-growing evergreen groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge followed by blue fruit. Features grassy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture 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 formosanus BSWJ 3659
- Plant type: groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance)
- Plant family: asparagaceae, liliaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 3 FT wide, 4 IN tall
- Flowers: white blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, lawn alternative, pathway, rock garden, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Ophiopogon formosanus BSWJ 3659
- USDA Zones: 7b - 9b
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Gardening facts about Ophiopogon formosanus BSWJ 3659 plant
How to Grow Ophiopogon formosanus BSWJ 3659
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - 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
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Ophiopogon for your garden
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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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