Ophiopogon planiscapus (Mondo Grass)


Botanical Information

FamilyAsparagaceae
GenusOphiopogon
Speciesplaniscapus
CategoryPerennials
OriginCentral and Southern Japan

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone7b - 8a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone7
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH5
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-15 - (-9)
Temperature (°F)5 - 15
Height30 cm
Spread50 cm
Flowering PeriodJuly, August

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionAn evergreen perennial herb with grass-like leaves, prolific white or lilac flowers and blue, berry-like flowers.
ShapeDense, tufted habit.
LandscapeExcellent as a contrast plant in borders, rock gardens, or containers.
PropagationPropagate through division in spring.
CultivationGrow in full sun to part shade, in moist, well-drained, humusy, acidic to neutral soil.
Leaf DescriptionLeaves are grass-like, very thin and up to 35 cm in length.
Flower DescriptionFlowers are white or lilac, up to 6.5 cm in diameter.
Fruit DescriptionFruit is dull blue and berry-like.

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