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Ophiopogon, Variegated Mondo Grass, Monkey Grass 'Silver Mist'

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

Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Good Fall Color

Smooth

Textured

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 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)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Lavender

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Other Details

Gardener's Notes:

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positive

neutral

negative

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