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Ophiopogon, Dwarf Mondo Grass, Monkey Grass 'Kyoto Dwarf'

Ophiopogonjaponicus

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Genus

Ophiopogon (oh-fee-oh-POH-gon)

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Species

japonicus (juh-PON-ih-kus)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Light Shade

Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Smooth

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

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)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

N/A

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ckfl239

Fort Myers, FL | June 2010 | neutral

a few blades keep yellowing.....i keep it indoor and neatly trimmed. could it be over or underwatering?

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