Mondograss, Monkeygrass
Ophiopogon japonicus
Perennials
(Detailed plant information can be found at the bottom of the page.)
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Ophiopogon japonicus Plant Information
| Classification | |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name: | Ophiopogon japonicus |
| Common Name: | mondograss monkeygrass |
| Family: | Liliaceae |
| Suggested Uses: | perennials, groundcovers |
| Characteristics | |
| Plant Form: | spreading, curved |
| Height: | 10 - 12 inches |
| Spread: | 6 - 8 inches |
| Foliage: | foliage consists of dense clumps of grass-like leaves |
| Flower: | blue flowers are in spikes |
| Bloom Period: | Summer |
| Environment | |
| Sun: | partial shade best if protected from hot afternoon sun |
| Water: | low water requirement |
| Soil: | low pH |
| Heat Tolerance: | high heat tolerance |
| USDA Zone: | zones 7 - 11 |
| Native Range: | Korea Japan |
| Care | |
| Maintenance: | propagation by division |
| Pests & Pathology: | watch for slugs no serious disease problems |
| Additional Notes: | a dwarf cultivar is available that provides a tight neat cover and works very well between stepping stones |
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