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Mondo grass is an ornamental plant used as groundcover in a garden or lawn. An alternative to turf grass, mondo grass is a low maintenance turf that never needs to be mowed and remains colorful all-year long. Its rich green color helps to provide definition, allowing the features of the garden to really stand out. While technically a member of the lily family, this evergreen plant, also known as monkey grass or ophiopogon japonicus, has the appearance of a lush, hardy grass with slender blades. The summer months mark the appearance of small, blue berries that blend in naturally with the plant?s green leaves.
Ophiopogon japonicus is a species of evergreen low-growing plants from Japan, primarily grown for their tidy low-maintenance grass-like foliage. Ophiopogon is an excellent ground cover for shady areas, and the dense mat of roots holds the ground well where runoff is a problem. It is widely used as a border around beds, and is good for edging walkways and defining beds.
| Common Name | Mondo Grass |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Ophiopogon japonicus |
| Container/Amount | 2.5 inch pot |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Evergreen |
| Hardiness Zone | 10a, 10b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b |
| Growth Rate | Average |
| Light Requirements | Part-shade, Part-sun, Shade, Sun |
| Height | 6-12" |
| Width | 6-9" |
| Soil Condition | Well-drained |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Blooming Period | late spring/early summer |
| Flower Color | violet/white |
| Fragrance | No |
| Foliage Color | dark green |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Berry Color | Metallic blue |
