Dwarf Mondo Grass

Name: Dwarf Mondo Grass
Brand: Monrovia
SKU: 06312
Rating: 100 (1 reviews)

Ophiopogon japonicus 'Nanus'

Pronunciation: o-fio-PO-gon ja-PON-i-kus

SKU #06312

USDA Zone

6-11

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OVERVIEW
Description	This dwarf variety, only half the size of others, creates a lush groundcover of dense, dark green, grass-like clumps. Excellent as an edging plant or tucked into rocks for a pleasing contrast. Striking in mass plantings in the landscape. Evergreen.
Light	Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial sun
Watering	Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
Blooms	Summer
Mature Size	Slowly forms foliage clumps only 4 to 6 in. tall and wide.

STYLE
Landscape Use	Border, Container, Ground Cover, Edging
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.
Flower Color	Purple
Foliage Color	Green
Companion Plants	Coral Bells (Heuchera); Lilyturf (Liriope); Hosta (Hosta); Lithodora (Lithodora); Periwinkle (Vinca)

CARE
Care	Provide enriched, moist, well-drained soil. Shelter from harsh afternoon sun in hot summer regions. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Clumps may be divided every 2 to 3 years in early spring.

This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-11