Botanical Name: Ophiopogon japonicus
Common Name: Mondo grass Type of Plant: monocot: groundcover Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape small mound of slender grasslike leaves; forms a fine-textured tuft of dark green foliage Height 6-18" Spread 6-12" Growth Rate slow Environment: Exposure outdoor partial shade to full shade; full sun near coast Soil well draining preferred; tolerates most Hardiness hardy (zones 5-10, 12-24) Morphology: Leaves grasslike, very thin, 6-12" long (18") arising from basal stem, dark green Flowers inconspicuous – lilac pink flowers on short spikes – usually spikes are obscured by the foliage Fruit tiny black berry – 1/8" Propagation: seed, division of clump Usage: facer/border plantings used for clumping form, foliage and texture; small area groundcover primarily in forest style and Oriental style landscapes Landscape Care: Watering prefers regular watering; looks poor in drought conditions Fertilizing balanced in spring Pruning head back old foliage if needed – can be sheared Pests/Diseases snails/slugs, salt burn where drainage is poor Special Conditions/Other Origin: Japan Family: Liliaceae Notes: |
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