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Ophiopogon japonicus (Mondo Grass) - An evergreen perennial with thin grass-like foliage that reaches to 6-9 inches tall and spreads by tuberous roots and stolons. The summer-blooming pale lilac flowers are usually hidden among the foliage but the blue fruits that follow the bloom are more noticeable.
Best in shady locations in inland gardens but will take full sun along the coast. Water occasionally to regularly. Ideal for use around the base of trees where many plants will not grow well. Cold hardy to 10-15° F.
Ophiopogon japonicus is native to China, India, Japan, and Vietnam. The name for the genus comes from the Greek words 'ophis' meaning a "snake" and 'pogon' meaning a "beard", "hair" or "tuft" originating from the Japanese name meaning Snakes Beard for the plant. The specific epithet means "from Japan". Other common names include Dwarf Lilyturf, Snakes Beard, Fountainplant and Monkeygrass.
We have grown and sold this plant since 1980.
The information displayed on this page about Ophiopogon japonicus is based on the research we have conducted about it in our nursery library as well as from information provided by reliable online resources. We also include our own observations made about this plant as it grows in the nursery gardens and other gardens visited, as well how the crops of this plant have performed in the containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments that we have received from others and welcome hearing from anyone with information about this plant, particularly if it includes cultural information that will aid others to better grow it.
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