Ophiopogon jap. 'Minor' - P10.5

Description
The Mondo grass 'Minor' (Ophiopogon japonicus) is a bushy, runner-forming, broad, winter-green perennial that forms white flowers arranged in clusters from July to August. The flowers develop into decorative, blue fruits in September. Its lanceolate leaves are dark green. In a semi-shady to shady location with humus-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 10 cm and grows to a width of approx. 20 cm. The Mondo grass 'Minor' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * wintergreen

leaves
The wintergreen leaves of the Mondo grass 'Minor' are dark green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Mondo grass 'Minor' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bushy, runner-forming, broad.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour! - If the plant is watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the roots are encouraged to penetrate deeper into the soil. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought.

Flower
Ophiopogon japonicus 'Minor' forms white flowers arranged in clusters from July.

Fruit
The blue fruits of Ophiopogon japonicus 'Minor' are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Use
Group planting, ground cover, woodland edge, shade