Big blue lilyturf (Ophiopogon jaburan)
Care, watering, light and tips for Big blue lilyturf on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Asparagaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Indirect light
- Temperature: 10–35 °C
About Big blue lilyturf
Ophiopogon jaburan, commonly known as giant lilyturf or wide-leaved mondo grass, is an ornamental perennial plant from the Asparagaceae family, valued for its evergreen foliage and hardiness. It forms dense clumps of long, arching, dark green, grass-like leaves and produces spikes of small white or lavender flowers followed by dark blue berries. It is ideal for borders, groundcover, shade gardens, or as an accent plant in containers, providing fine texture and contrast to broad-leaved plants.
Native range
East Asia, including Japan, Korea, and China
Care tips
It prefers partial to full shade locations, although it can tolerate morning sun if the soil is kept moist. Watering should be regular to keep the substrate consistently moist, especially in warm climates and during establishment, but avoid waterlogging as it does not tolerate soggy soils. It thrives in well-drained soils, rich in organic matter, and slightly acidic to neutral. A common mistake is planting it in full sun without sufficient moisture, which can cause leaf scorch and poor growth.
How to save a dying Big blue lilyturf
- Warning signs
- Yellowish or brown, soft, drooping leaves; stunted or withered growth.
- First aid
- Check drainage and substrate moisture. Avoid waterlogging or extreme dryness.
- What kills it
- Overwatering, leading to root rot, or lack of light.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots aren't completely rotted. Remove damaged parts, adjust watering/light.