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Ophiopogon chingii

 
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Family: Ruscaceae
Genus: Ophiopogon (oh-fee-oh-POH-gon) (Info)
Species: chingii (CHING-ee-eye) (Info)

2 vendors have this plant for sale.

2 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Perennials

Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness:
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)

Sun Exposure:
Light Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time:
N/A

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Smooth-Textured

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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Profile:

2 positives
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive CopperJake On Apr 20, 2008, CopperJake from Dayton, OH (Zone 5b) wrote:

This plant was put in a south facing courtyard. It is a nicely contained evergreen mound. Besides the contorted grasses it has very delicate white flowers which turn into dark blue fruit. I bought six of these plants better than three years ago and am now looking for more to add in the courtyard as well as the woodland garden I am establishing. With our planting zone straddling 5 and 6 this plant has done really well. Although facing south and with plenty of concrete walkways to add heat there is only about two hours of direct sun shining into the courtyard. I've not seen heat nor snow damage.

Positive Terry On Mar 1, 2003, Terry from Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) wrote:

I bought a specimen at our local garden show - it has very wiry, contorted foliage that promises to be interesting all on its own.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Dayton, Ohio
Lewisville, Texas



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