Ophiopogon, Variegated Mondo Grass, Monkey Grass 'Variegata'

Ophiopogonjaponicus

Genus
Ophiopogon (oh-fee-oh-POH-gon)
Species
japonicus (juh-PON-ih-kus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Smooth
Textured
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Lavender
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Bronze
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cleveland, Ohio

Fredericksburg, Texas

Richmond, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
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negative
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Fredericksburg, TX | October 2012 | positive

I've had reasonable success with variegated mondo grass--green w/ white edges--planted in shade. A very slow grower, be careful not to o...Read More

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(Zone 8a) | January 2010 | positive

Great groundcover, not as vigorous as regular ophiopogon. Often confused with var. liriope. Burns easily so best if planted in a shade ...Read More

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