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Ophiopogon jaburan 'Vittatus' is often confused with:
Ophiopogon japonicus Ophiopogon japonicus
Plants that fill a similar niche:
Ilex crenata 'Helleri' Hedge
Rhaphiolepis indica Rhaphiolepis indica
Sarcococca hookeriana var. dygyna Sarcococca hookeriana

Snakebeard Ophiopogon jaburan 'Vittatus'

Other Common Name(s):

Phonetic Spelling
oh-fee-oh-POH-gon JA-bur-an
Description

An evergreen grass-like plant that resembles a large Liriope.  Cultivar has irregularly green and white striped leaves, spikes of white flowers in the summer, and violet-black fruit in the fall.  Genus name comes from the Greek ophis meaning snake and pogon meaning beard.

Full sun to shade; moist rich well-drained soil; spreads slowly via rhizomes; propogate by division

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Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#evergreen#white flowers#shade garden#striped leaves#variegated#black fruits
 
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#evergreen#white flowers#shade garden#striped leaves#variegated#black fruits
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Ophiopogon
    Species:
    jaburan
    Family:
    Asparagaceae
    Life Cycle:
    Perennial
    Recommended Propagation Strategy:
    Division
    Country Or Region Of Origin:
    Korea, Japan
    Dimensions:
    Height: 0 ft. 8 in. - 2 ft. 6 in.
    Width: 0 ft. 8 in. - 1 ft. 0 in.
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Ground Cover
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Broadleaf Evergreen
    Habit/Form:
    Clumping
    Growth Rate:
    Medium
    Texture:
    Medium
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Light:
    Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
    Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
    Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
    Soil Texture:
    High Organic Matter
    Soil Drainage:
    Good Drainage
    Available Space To Plant:
    Less than 12 inches
    USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
    7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b
  • Fruit:
    Fruit Color:
    Black
    Purple/Lavender
    Fruit Value To Gardener:
    Showy
    Display/Harvest Time:
    Fall
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Purple/Lavender
    White
    Flower Inflorescence:
    Spike
    Flower Value To Gardener:
    Long-lasting
    Showy
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Fall
    Spring
    Summer
    Winter
  • Leaves:
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Broadleaf Evergreen
    Leaf Color:
    Cream/Tan
    Gold/Yellow
    Green
    Variegated
    White
    Leaf Value To Gardener:
    Long-lasting
    Showy
    Hairs Present:
    No
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Theme:
    Rock Garden
    Design Feature:
    Border
    Resistance To Challenges:
    Deer
    Drought
    Rabbits
    Salt