Mondo Grass - Ophiopogon Japonicus 'Kyoto Dwarf'

Mondo Grass in Cracks of Stone Pavement

           

Common Name:  Mondo Grass

Scientific Name:  Ophiopogon Japonicus    

Height: Up to 15 cm

Span: 10 - 15 cm

Growth Rate: Slow

Sun Tolerance: Partial Sun

ABP Index: 3.5 (Aesthetics 4, Solidarity 3)

Mondo grass is used as an ornamental grass, which has a rich dark green color giving your garden or lawn a luxurious carpet look.  It is the best plant for your lawn walkway as it is soft and fills the gaps in the pavements. It is a slow grower and requires little maintenance, but once it is full grown, it will be attractive. It is sometimes used in aquariums. It can be grown on wide varieties of soils and requires partial to full shade of sun. The plant produces blue colored seeds that look like blue berries. A must for any garden.

Mondo Grass Lawn

Mondo Grass in Aquarium



Mondo Grass Tuft

Mondo Grass Seeds 

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For more information:

1. BackyardGardener's Information on Mondo Grass
2. How to Grow Mondo Grass