Botanical Name: Ophiopogon jaburan (Liriope gigantea)
Common Name: Giant lily turf
Type of Plant: monocot: perennial

Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape Dense upright clump of narrow, dark green, arching foliage; clumps become large but do not spread by underground runners
Height to 3'
Spread to 3'
Growth Rate moderate
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors partial shade preferred; can tolerate full sun toward coast
Soil prefers good drainage; looks shabby in poorly drained soil
Hardiness hardy (zones 5-9, 14-24)
 
Morphology:
Leaves narrow, grass-like, up to 30" long, 1/2" wide, somewhat arching in form; prominent midrib
Flowers white flowers on short stalks that are partially obscured by foliage
Fruit bright metallic blue drupes; attractive in arrangements
 
Propagation:
seed, division
 
Usage:
good in shaded areas near pools, under trees, tropical to temperate climate landscape styles, including Oriental theme gardens; competes well with tree roots
 
Landscape Care:
Watering takes regular watering for best appearance
Fertilizing little is required after establishment
Pruning remove scraggly foliage in early spring as new growth appears
Pests/Diseases salt burn where soil is saline or drainage is poor
Special Conditions/Other
 
Origin: Japan
Family: Liliaceae

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