Ophiopogon japonicus 'Gyoku-ryu'

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Ophiopogon japonicus 'Gyoku-ryu'

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Kemper Code: S960

Common Name: mondo grass
Zone: 7 to 10
Plant Type: Ornamental grass
Family: Liliaceae
Missouri Native: No
Native Range: None
Height: to 0.25 feet
Spread: 0.25 to 1 foot
Bloom Time: June - July
Bloom Color: Lavender
Sun: Part shade to full shade
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Medium

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Plant Culture and Characteristics

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Uses:		Wildlife:	Flowers:	Leaves:	Fruit:
Hedge	Suitable as annual	Attracts birds	Has showy flowers	Leaves colorful	Has showy fruit
Shade tree	Culinary herb	Attracts	Has fragrant flowers	Leaves fragrant	Fruit edible
Street tree	Vegetable	hummingbirds	Flowers not showy	Good fall color	Other:
Flowering tree	Water garden plant	Attracts	Good cut flower	Evergreen	Winter interest
Gr. cover (<1')	Will naturalize	butterflies	Good dried flower		Thorns or spines

General Culture:

Grow in average, medium moisture, well-drained soil in part shade to full shade. Spreads by underground stems. Intolerant of full sun. Only winter hardy to USDA Zone 7 (roots will usually be killed when temperatures dip below 10 F), so this plant will need considerable protection if grown in the St. Louis area.

Noteworthy Characteristics:

This super dwarf mondo grass is an ornamental grass which is closely related to Liriope. Forms a dense carpet only 1-2" high. Tiny, pale lavender flowers on short stalks in summer are often hidden by the leaves.

Problems:

No serious insect or disease problems.

Uses:

Interesting ground cover for sheltered and protected small areas.

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