Overview

Ophiopogon japonicus is a grass in the genus Ophiopogon, part of the Asparagaceae family. It typically grows around 0.3 m tall. Ophiopogon japonicus grows best in full sun, and tolerates sandy and loamy soils. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. It is native to China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Japan, Korea, Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam.

About

Ophiopogon japonicus (dwarf lilyturf, mondograss, fountainplant, monkeygrass; Japanese: リュウノヒゲ ryū-no-hige or ジャノヒゲ ja-no-hige is a species of Ophiopogon native to China, India, Japan, Nepal, and Vietnam.

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About the genus

Ophiopogon (lilyturf) is a genus of evergreen perennial plants native to warm temperate to tropical East, Southeast, and South Asia. Despite their grasslike appearance, they are not closely related to the true grasses, the Poaceae. The name of the genus is derived from Greek ὄφις ophis, 'snake' and πώγων pogon, 'beard', most probably referring to its leaves and tufted growth.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Ophiopogon

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Sandy, Loamy

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained, Wet

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Ophiopogon japonicus size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Grass

Height

0.3 m

Native to

China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Japan, Korea, Philippines, Taiwan, Vietnam

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