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  5. Agaves, Orchids, Irises, and Allies
  6. Agave and Allies
  7. Lily-Turfs
  8. Dwarf Lily-turf

species 5,096 observations

Dwarf Lily-turf

Ophiopogon japonicus

Status
introduced
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

2 native animals
supported in the US
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Oleander Scale 1
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Common Eastern Bumble Bee 1

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Ground covers
Light
Full sun Part shade Dappled shade
Moisture
Well drained Moist
Soil
Sand Loam Clay
Deer resistant
Yes
Resists
Black walnut Foot traffic Heavy shade Insect pests Rabbits Salt
Habit
Clumping Mounding
Plant type
Ground cover Herbaceous perennial

From NC State Extension.

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