Botanical Name: Ophiopogon japonicus
Common Name: Mondo grass
Type of Plant: monocot: groundcover
Character evergreen
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape small mound of slender grasslike leaves; forms a fine-textured tuft of dark green foliage
Height 6-18"
Spread 6-12"
Growth Rate slow
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoor partial shade to full shade; full sun near coast
Soil well draining preferred; tolerates most
Hardiness hardy (zones 5-10, 12-24)
 
Morphology:
Leaves grasslike, very thin, 6-12" long (18") arising from basal stem, dark green
Flowers inconspicuous – lilac pink flowers on short spikes – usually spikes are obscured by the foliage
Fruit tiny black berry – 1/8"
 
Propagation:
seed, division of clump
 
Usage:
facer/border plantings used for clumping form, foliage and texture; small area groundcover primarily in forest style and Oriental style landscapes
 
Landscape Care:
Watering prefers regular watering; looks poor in drought conditions
Fertilizing balanced in spring
Pruning head back old foliage if needed – can be sheared
Pests/Diseases snails/slugs, salt burn where drainage is poor
Special Conditions/Other
 
Origin: Japan
Family: Liliaceae

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