Ophiopogon intermedius: Country Or Region Of Origin
Asia
Plant Profile: Ophiopogon intermedius
Names
Aztec Grass
Phonetic Spelling:oh-fee-oh-POH-gon in-ter-MEE-dee-us
Genus:Ophiopogon
Species:intermedius
Family:Asparagaceae
Aztec Grass is a decorative, perennial grass characterized by its tufted, spreading, and arching growth, reaching heights of up to 6 inches. It is commonly utilized in indoor landscapes as ground cover or as a filler plant. This species thrives in moderate light conditions and is generally resistant to pests.
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Ophiopogon intermedius Feature Summary
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#purple
#white
#evergreen
#white flowers
#purple flowers
#berries
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Ophiopogon intermedius Feature Summary
Attributes
Perennial
Fruit
Fruits are a globose berry.
Berry
Flowers
Flowers are white to lilac, packed loosely on raceme, and less than an inch in size.
Purple/Lavender
White
Raceme
< 1 inch
Leaves
Leaves are simple, serrulate toward the base, linear, less than an inch wide, and up to 2' long.
Semi-evergreen
Green
White
Variegated
Simple
Linear
> 6 inches
< 1 inch
Stem
Stems are stoloniferous and spreads by runners.
Whole Plant Traits
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Semi-evergreen
Arching
Spreading
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Landscape
Insect Pests
Woodland
Riparian
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Ophiopogon intermedius Attributes
Ophiopogon intermedius: Life Cycle
Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody
Ophiopogon intermedius Fruit
Ophiopogon intermedius: Fruit Description
Fruits are a globose berry.
Ophiopogon intermedius: Fruit Type
Achene
Aggregate
Berry
Capsule
Caryopsis
Drupe
Follicle
Legume
Nut
Pome
Samara
Schizocarp
Siliqua
Ophiopogon intermedius Flowers
Ophiopogon intermedius: Flower Description
Flowers are white to lilac, packed loosely on raceme, and less than an inch in size.
Ophiopogon intermedius: Flower Color
Purple/Lavender
White
Ophiopogon intermedius: Flower Inflorescence
Catkin
Corymb
Cyme
Head
Insignificant
Panicle
Raceme
Solitary
Spadix
Spike
Umbel
Ophiopogon intermedius: Flower Size
1-3 inches
3-6 inches
< 1 inch
> 6 inches
Ophiopogon intermedius Leaves
Ophiopogon intermedius: Leaf Description
Leaves are simple, serrulate toward the base, linear, less than an inch wide, and up to 2' long.
Ophiopogon intermedius: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Ophiopogon intermedius: Leaf Color
Green
Variegated
White
Ophiopogon intermedius: Leaf Type
Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
Fronds
Needles
Sheath
Simple
Ophiopogon intermedius: Leaf Shape
Acicular
Auriculate
Cordate
Cuneate
Deltoid
Elliptical
Filiform
Lanceolate
Linear
Oblanceolate
Oblong
Obovate
Obtuse
Orbicular
Ovate
Palmasect
Palmatifid
Peltate
Pinnatifid
Pinnatisect
Reniform
Rhomboidal
Spatulate
Subcordate
Subulate
Ophiopogon intermedius: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Ophiopogon intermedius: Leaf Length
< 1 inch
1-3 inches
3-6 inches
> 6 inches
Ophiopogon intermedius: Leaf Width
< 1 inch
1-3 inches
3-6 inches
> 6 inches
Ophiopogon intermedius Stem
Ophiopogon intermedius: Stem Description
Stems are stoloniferous and spreads by runners.
Ophiopogon intermedius: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Ophiopogon intermedius Whole Plant Traits
Ophiopogon intermedius: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Ophiopogon intermedius: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Ophiopogon intermedius: Habit/Form
Arching
Ascending
Broad
Cascading
Climbing
Clumping
Columnar
Conical
Creeping
Dense
Erect
Horizontal
Irregular
Mounding
Multi-stemmed
Multi-trunked
Open
Oval
Prostrate
Pyramidal
Rounded
Spreading
Vase
Weeping
Ophiopogon intermedius Cultural Conditions
Ophiopogon intermedius: Light
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Ophiopogon intermedius Landscape
Ophiopogon intermedius: Resistance To Challenges
Black Walnut
Compaction
Deer
Diseases
Drought
Dry Soil
Erosion
Fire
Foot Traffic
Heat
Heavy Shade
Humidity
Insect Pests
Pollution
Poor Soil
Rabbits
Salt
Slugs
Squirrels
Storm damage
Urban Conditions
Voles
Wet Soil
Wind
Ophiopogon intermedius: Landscape Location
Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland
