Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asparagaceae

Genus:

Ophiopogon

Species:

Ophiopogon japonicus

USDA Symbol:

OPJA

Growth Characteristics

Height:

40 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

white, pale lavender

Ground Cover:

Yes

Lawn Substitute:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers shaded or partially shaded areas

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

30–150 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate erratically; fresh seed germinates best. Remove fleshy seed coat before sowing.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI