Ophiopogon japonicus (Mondo Grass)

Mondo Grass, Dwarf Lilyturf, Dwarf Mondo Grass, Japanese Lilyturf

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.

Plant Type Ornamental Grasses
Hardiness Zone 6-10
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Height12" - 18" (in)
Spread12" - 18" (in)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Evergreen, Showy
Tolerance Deer, Drought, Rabbit, Salt
Attracts Wildlife
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs
Ophiopogon japonicus (Mondo Grass) | Mondo Grass, Dwarf Lilyturf, Dwarf Mondo Grass, Japanese Lilyturf || 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.
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Evergreen, Showy, Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant, Salt Tolerant, Attracts Wildlife, Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs
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Image © Monrovia