Ophiopogon, Aztec Grass, Giant Lilyturf, Snakebeard, Variegated Mondo Grass 'Vitattus'

Ophiopogonjaburan

Genus
Ophiopogon (oh-fee-oh-POH-gon)
Species
jaburan (JA-bur-an)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Textured
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Mobile, Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Brooksville, Florida

Deltona, Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

Lakeland, Florida

Miami, Florida

Navarre, Florida

Plant City, Florida

Riverview, Florida

Ruskin, Florida

Spring Hill, Florida

West Palm Beach, Florida

Winter Haven, Florida

New Orleans, Louisiana

Batesville, Mississippi

Cleveland, Ohio

Vieques, Puerto Rico

Johns Island, South Carolina

Ladys Island, South Carolina

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Summerville, South Carolina

Germantown, Tennessee

Alvin, Texas

Belton, Texas

Bryan, Texas

Houston, Texas

Mc Kinney, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
0
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Bryan, TX | July 2019 | positive

I have only had this plant in a flower bed 2 months, but so far so good. Looks really good mixed with holly ferns, sprengeri ferns, and ...Read More

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(Arlene) Lakeland, FL (Zone 9a) | April 2008 | positive

I am a new gardener and easy maintenance, no brainers are my favorites. LOL! Recently purchased over 2 dozen of the Variegated Giant Liri...Read More

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Alvin, TX (Zone 9a) | July 2007 | positive

I have several of these in my front yard and I use them as border plants with my Blue Liriope. They are "easier" plants in that they don...Read More

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Plant City, FL | November 2003 | positive

If this is what I have, I've grown it (them) for years and they have served me well. What I have is a clump grassy perennial whose leaves...Read More

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