Mondo Grass
Ophiopogon japonicus
Attractive clumps of stemless dark green grass-like leaves make a beautiful small-scale groundcover or low border. Tiny spikes of lilac flowers appear in summer. This care-free, easy to grow perennial is ideal for adding texture to the garden. Evergreen.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | o-fio-PO-gon ja-PON-i-kus |
| Key feature: | Easy Care Plant |
| Plant types: | Perennial, Groundcover |
| Garden style: | Tropical |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 6 - 11 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Sunset climate zones: | 5 - 9, 14 - 32 |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate grower to 12 to 15 in. tall and wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Special features: | Easy Care, Ornamental Berries |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Rock Garden, Seacoast Exposure, Woodland Garden |
| Flower color: | Purple |
| Blooms: | Summer |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 6310 |
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Care Information
Provide moist, well drained soil. Best in part shade in hot summer climates. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Clumps may be divided every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
Design Ideas
Despite its name, this is more of a Lily-like plant than a true grass. It is the traditional groundcover of the Japanese garden, planted at the base of pagoda lights and stone basins. A fine groundcover that stays small, it's perfect for entry gardens, courtyards and atriums. Very good as an edge plant for water gardens or arranged at the base of fountains. Plant in small clusters or as a large, irregular shaped mass in Asian gardens. Great for geometric layouts in postmodern and tropical schemes.
Attractive clumps of stemless dark green grass-like leaves make a beautiful small-scale groundcover or low border. Tiny spikes of lilac flowers appear in summer. This care-free, easy to grow perennial is ideal for adding texture to the garden. Evergreen.
Care Information
Provide moist, well drained soil. Best in part shade in hot summer climates. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Clumps may be divided every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
Design Ideas
Despite its name, this is more of a Lily-like plant than a true grass. It is the traditional groundcover of the Japanese garden, planted at the base of pagoda lights and stone basins. A fine groundcover that stays small, it's perfect for entry gardens, courtyards and atriums. Very good as an edge plant for water gardens or arranged at the base of fountains. Plant in small clusters or as a large, irregular shaped mass in Asian gardens. Great for geometric layouts in postmodern and tropical schemes.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | o-fio-PO-gon ja-PON-i-kus |
| Key feature: | Easy Care Plant |
| Plant types: | Perennial, Groundcover |
| Garden style: | Tropical |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 6 - 11 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Sunset climate zones: | 5 - 9, 14 - 32 |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate grower to 12 to 15 in. tall and wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Special features: | Easy Care, Ornamental Berries |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Rock Garden, Seacoast Exposure, Woodland Garden |
| Flower color: | Purple |
| Blooms: | Summer |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 6310 |
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