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Ophiopogon jaburan
Dwarf Mondo Grass
| Family |
| Asparagaceae |
| Genus |
| Ophiopogon |
| Species |
| jaburan |
| Category |
| Perennials |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 7-10 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 8 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H2-H6 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -17.8 - 4.4 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 0-40 |
| Height |
| Less Than 30 Cm |
| Spread |
| 30-60 cm |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Landscape |
| Can be used in a variety of situations, such as beds and borders, but is an especially good choice for areas that either you don’t want to mow and/or are difficult to mow, like perhaps under a tree or in uneven terrain or a slope. |
| Cultivation |
| Grow in sun or shade, preferably in a slightly acidic soil. Work up the area to be planted first with a rototiller, then mix in about 7 cm of compost. If planted in full sun, water well until it is well established. |
| Shape |
| Dense, tufted habit. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Pests |
| No serious pests or diseases of note. Slugs and snails are occasional pests. |
| Leaf Description |
| Narrow dark evergreen leaves. |
| Flower Description |
| Small silvery mauve flowers. |
| Fruit Description |
| Bright blue berries. |
| Propagation |
| Propagate through division in spring. |
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