How to identify Dwarf lilyturf (Ophiopogon japonicus)
Dwarf lilyturf, also known as Snake's beard, Monkeygrass
Dwarf lilyturf is characterized by its evergreen, grass-like foliage that forms a dense, dwarf mound up to 6-9 inches (15-23 cm) tall. The leaves are exceptionally narrow, less than an inch wide, with a fine texture. During its summer bloom, dwarf lilyturf presents inconspicuous pale lilac flowers which are typically nestled within the foliage, making them less visible. Noteworthy are the striking cobalt blue fruits that succeed the flowering period. This robust plant spreads effectively through stolons and forms a tight groundcover mat.
Lifespan: Perennial
Plant Type: Herb
Leaf Type: Evergreen
Dense mound of narrow, evergreen leaves, 6-9 inches (15-23 cm) tall.
Bell-shaped lilac flowers in raceme inflorescence, 4 to 14 inches (10 to 35 cm) long.
Eye-catching cobalt blue berries, less than 0.4 inches (1 cm) in diameter.
Simple, dark green linear leaves, up to 16 inches (40 cm) long, 0.2 inches (0.5 cm) wide.
Prominent thin stolons with branching nodes, facilitating spread and clump formation.
The leaves of dwarf lilyturf are simple, entire, and linear, resembling grass blades. They are dark green and grow up to 16 inches (40 cm) long and are about 0.2 inches (0.5 cm) wide. The leaves are erect and arch gracefully at the tips, with a characteristic round to sharp tip. Their texture is smooth, and they exhibit a consistent dark green color throughout.
The flowers of dwarf lilyturf are small, bell-shaped, and arranged in a raceme inflorescence. Each inflorescence bears between 10 to 15 flowers. These blooms, which are partially hidden within the foliage, measure 10 to 35 cm (4 to 14 inches) long. The flowers have six petals and are pale lilac to white in color. Blooming primarily in the summer, they are few in number, nodding, and hang loosely on a short, flattened raceme, typically 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 cm) long.
The stem of dwarf lilyturf is characterized by its lateral underground stolons, which are prominent, mat-forming runners. These stolons are typically thin, measuring about 0.2 to 0.4 inches (5 to 10 mm) in diameter, and are covered with a smooth surface. They have a light brown to whitish color, allowing them to blend into the soil. The stolons also produce branching nodes that eventually terminate in daughter plants, facilitating the spread and formation of dense clumps.
The fruit of dwarf lilyturf is a distinct, eye-catching globose berry with an opalescent or metallic luster, presenting a sharp cobalt blue hue. It is diminutive in stature, measuring less than 0.4 inches (1 cm) in diameter, typically ensconced within the greenery of the foliage. Inside each fruit, up to 6 seeds reside, which are round to elliptic in shape and approximately 0.16 inches (4 mm) in length.
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