Giant Lilyturf, also known as Mondo Grass, Aztec Grass, Snakebeard, or White Lilyturf, is a robust evergreen perennial prized for its lush, grass-like foliage and tolerance of deep shade. Belonging to the Asparagaceae family, this plant forms dense clumps of arching, dark green leaves that provide year-round texture in woodland gardens, borders, and as a low-maintenance groundcover.
| Family: | Asparagaceae |
| Genus: | Ophiopogon (oh-fee-oh-POH-gon) |
| Species: | jaburan (JA-bur-an) |
This species has several historical synonyms, including Flueggea jaburan, Mondo jaburan, Mondo taquetii, Ophiopogon taquetii, and Slateria jaburan, reflecting its taxonomic journey.
Giant Lilyturf thrives in partial to full shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant once established and deer-resistant. In summer, it produces small, bell-shaped white to pale lilac flowers followed by metallic blue berries. Its dense root system makes it excellent for erosion control on slopes. Use it as an edging plant, in mass plantings under trees, or in containers for a tidy, architectural look.
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