Ophiopogon japonicus
Mondo Grass, Lily Grass
Description
This Ophiopogon japonicus is a grass-like plant growing to about 6"-8" high. Its leaves are 1/8" wide, and about 8"-12" long. It makes a beautiful ground cover or accent plant, and does well in Asian style gardens.
Plant Type
Ground cover, Perennial, Grass
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Blue, Purple
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Blue
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate, Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Moist
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Japanese, Meadow, Woodland
Accenting Features
n/a
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Indoor, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.