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Ophiopogon intermedians

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Ophiopogon intermedians Mondo Grass, Monkey Grass, Lilyturf,

Native: Foliage Type:

No Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Grasses, Strappy & Tufting, Groundcovers Clumping, Dense, Spreading, Tufting, Upright

Description:

Slow growing, grass-like mid-green foliaged perennial. Useful as an evergreen groundcover. Purple/white flowers followed by blue berries.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

15-30cm 30-60cm

Position: Soil Type:

Any Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Formal Garden, Groundcover, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Playgrounds, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free, Snails And Slugs

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed

Family Name: Origin:

Asparagaceae Asia

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green

Flower Colour: Purple, White

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: Summer

Fruit: Insignificant

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Slow

Maintenance Level: Low

Water Usage: Medium / Moderate

Drought: Medium / Moderate

Frost: Moderate

Wind: Medium / Moderate

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