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Ophiopogon umbraticola
Bad Hair Day Mondo Grass
Description
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General Details
Plant Type
Grass-like, Liliaceae
Native Region
China
Seasonality
Cool-season, evergreen
Height
Foliage grows 4-6 inches tall, flowers 2-4 inches above the foliage
Width
4+ inches
Alternate Names
Ophiopogon chingii Hort., National Arboretum Mondo Grass
Aesthetic Form
Landscaping Value
No Available Information
Foliage
Arching dark green leaves
Flower Form
Pale lilac bell-shaped flowers produce electric blue berries
Bloom Cycle
Flowers summer to fall, produces fruit in the fall/winter
Growth Habits
Clumping, spreads slowly via rhizomes
Plant Pairings
No Available Information
Care & Maintenance
Watering Needs
Moderate water needs
Soil Preferences
Wide adaptability from sand to clay
Sun Exposure
Full sun to partial shade
Winter Heartiness
< 0° F, USDA zones 5-10
Desert Adaptability
No Available Information
Costal Adaptability
No Available Information