Ophiopogon planiscapus growing herbaceous rhizomes of the genus Ophiopogon also known as Black mondo grass, Ophiopogon planiscapus perennial evergreen plant, used as ornamental plant and groundcover plant, can grow in temperate, mediterranean or subtropical climate and growing in hardiness zone 6-10.
Leaves color green to purple-black in linear shape.
Flower color purple to white in bell shape, flowers grows on top of the stems in clusters.
Slightly acid soil, moist soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Rhizomes / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Aggressive
Planting season:
Spring / Summer / Autumn
Pests and diseases:
?
Pruning season:
Autumn / Winter
How to prune:
Dead leaves and flowers
Size of the plant:
10-20 cm, 4-8 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water / Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full sun / Half shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Bloom season?
Spring / Summer
General information about the flower:
Purple to white in bell shape, flowers grows on top of the stems in clusters
Ophiopogon planiscapus
Planting Season: Autumn Planting, Spring Planting, Summer planting
Light exposure requirements: Full sun Plants, Part shade Plants
Climates that the plant can grow: Mediterranean Climate, Subtropics Climate, Temperate Climate
Growing speed of the plant: Average growing plants, Fast growing plants
Plant life-form: Evergreen, Geophyte, Herbaceous, Perennial plant
Plant Uses: Ground cover plants, Ornamental plants
Requirements for watering the plant: Regularly water, Small amounts of water
Hardiness zones: Hardiness zone 10, Hardiness zone 6, Hardiness zone 7, Hardiness zone 8, Hardiness zone 9
Ornamental parts: Ornamental flower, Ornamental leaves, Ornamental plant
Leaf color: Purple leaf, White leaves
Blooming season: Spring flowers, Summer flowers
Flower colors: Purple flower, White flower
Harvest Season:
Edible Parts:
Culinary uses: