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Ophiopogon formosanus (Taiwan mondo grass)
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0.15m
Max height
Max height
0.9m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Ophiopogon formosanus
Other names
Taiwan mondo grass
Genus
Ophiopogon Ophiopogon
Species
O. formosanus - O. formosanus is a compact, dense, clump-forming, evergreen perennial with arching, linear, grass-like, mid- to dark green leaves and erect racemes of nodding, white flowers in summer followed by dark blue fruit.
Ophiopogon formosanus is: Evergreen
Habit
Compact, Cushion or Mound Forming
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Slugs Slugs
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
Remove dead or untidy foliage as necessary.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Ophiopogon formosanus (Taiwan mondo grass) will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.9m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Garden edging, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Containers, Rock, Underplanting
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained, humus-rich, slightly acid to neutral soil in full sun or partial shade. Slowly spreads to form a wide clump. Mulch with leaf mould in autumn.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Ophiopogon formosanus
Other names
Taiwan mondo grass
Genus
Ophiopogon Ophiopogon
Species
O. formosanus - O. formosanus is a compact, dense, clump-forming, evergreen perennial with arching, linear, grass-like, mid- to dark green leaves and erect racemes of nodding, white flowers in summer followed by dark blue fruit.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Compact, Cushion or Mound Forming
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Colour
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
Remove dead or untidy foliage as necessary.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Ophiopogon formosanus (Taiwan mondo grass) will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.9m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Garden edging, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Containers, Rock, Underplanting
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained, humus-rich, slightly acid to neutral soil in full sun or partial shade. Slowly spreads to form a wide clump. Mulch with leaf mould in autumn.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained | Tell us... |
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
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