Ophiopogon japonicus
Dwarf Lilyturf
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Dwarf Lilyturf (Ophiopogon japonicus) - Description
O. japonicus bears light lilac flowers in short spikes with dark green 8 to 12 inch long leaves. It also produces round blue fruits.
Dwarf Lilyturf (Ophiopogon japonicus) - Blooming
Blooms in the summer. Flowers come in white and various shades of purple, and are borne on leafless stems. Plants produce spherical blue-black fruits.
Dwarf Lilyturf (Ophiopogon japonicus) - Growth
Grows well as a casual ground cover in small areas. Works well as a riparian or poolside plant. It also does well in pots. Heights range from 6 in. to 3 ft. tall. Needs partial to full shade. It can take full sun, but only in cooler climates.
Dwarf Lilyturf (Ophiopogon japonicus) - Planting
Easily propagated by dividing clumps. Can also sow seeds when ripe in containers in a cold frame (for protection).
Dwarf Lilyturf (Ophiopogon japonicus) - Pest
Slugs and snails are a threat to foliage. Other problems include root rots and leaf spots, both of which occur occasionally.
Dwarf Lilyturf (Ophiopogon japonicus) - Interesting facts
Native to temperate and tropical east to south Asia, Ophiopogon is used in Chinese herbalism to treat hacking coughs or dry mouth.
Dwarf Lilyturf (Ophiopogon japonicus) - Soil and irrigation
Chlorosis and leaf tip burn can occur if the soil has poor drainage or is kept constantly wet. Does best in slightly acidic soil that is well-draining, but kept moist and fertile.
