Dwarf Mondo Grass
Ophiopogon japonicus 'Nanus'
Creates a lush groundcover of dense, dark green grass-like clumps. This dwarf is only half the size of the species. Excellent as an edging plant or tucked into rocks for a pleasing contrast.
| 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: | Filtered sun |
| Water Needs: | Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry. |
| Average landscape size: | Slow growing clumps 4 to 6 in. tall. |
| Growth rate: | Slow |
| Special features: | Dwarf Plant, Easy Care |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Rock Garden, Seacoast Exposure, Woodland Garden |
| Flower color: | Purple |
| Blooms: | Summer |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 6312 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
Design Ideas
A smaller version of this Lily-like plant. 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 around the base of fountains. Plant as a linear edging in formal shade gardens or in small clusters in Asian gardens. Great for geometric layouts in postmodern and tropical schemes.
Creates a lush groundcover of dense, dark green grass-like clumps. This dwarf is only half the size of the species. Excellent as an edging plant or tucked into rocks for a pleasing contrast.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
Design Ideas
A smaller version of this Lily-like plant. 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 around the base of fountains. Plant as a linear edging in formal shade gardens or in small clusters 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: | Filtered sun |
| Water Needs: | Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry. |
| Average landscape size: | Slow growing clumps 4 to 6 in. tall. |
| Growth rate: | Slow |
| Special features: | Dwarf Plant, Easy Care |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Rock Garden, Seacoast Exposure, Woodland Garden |
| Flower color: | Purple |
| Blooms: | Summer |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 6312 |
