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Mondo Grass

Mondo Grass

Ophiopogon japonicus

grass⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate waterZone 6a – Zone 11b

A fine-textured, deep green evergreen groundcover that forms dense low mats. Ideal for edging, under trees, or as a lawn alternative in shaded areas.

Overview

Form
low clumping grass
Growth Rate
slow
Size
0.25–0.5′ tall × 0.5–1.5′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

low
Zone 6aZone 11b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 6a to Zone 11b

pH Range

5.57.5
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5.5 to 7.5

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummerFallWinter

Ground cover

Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.

Succession Role

early successional

Native Range

Japan, China, Southeast Asia

Function & Care

erosion control

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
division, seed

Companion Planting

Plants well with