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Ophiopogon umbraticola

Ophiopogon umbraticola

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Ophiopogon umbraticola, commonly known as Mondo Grass, is a clump forming plant with fine, grass like, dark green foliage. Flower spikes appear in summer bearing tiny, mauve-white flowers as it grows to 20 cm tall and 30 cm wide. Ophiopogon umbraticola looks best when mass planted and is commonly used in rock gardens, included in borders, mass planted as a ground cover, or maintained in a container.

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Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Grasses
Height:	20 cm
Spread:	30 cm
Flowering time:	Summer
Tolerances:	Hardy
Garden uses:	Borders, Containers, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Ophiopogon umbraticola

Ophiopogon umbraticola Details

Ophiopogon umbraticola, commonly known as Mondo Grass, is a clump forming plant with fine, grass like, dark green foliage. Flower spikes appear in summer bearing tiny, mauve-white flowers followed by blue-black berries. It typically grows to 20 cm tall and 30 cm wide, performing best when grown in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. This variety tolerates frost, cool climates, and dry periods once established. Ophiopogon umbraticola looks best when mass planted and is commonly used in rock gardens, included in borders, mass planted as a ground cover, or maintained in a container.