Ophiopogon japonicus
Mondo Grass
Evergreen Grass / Grass-Like, Perennial
Growing Conditions
Zone:
6, 7, 8, 9
Exposure:
Full Sun, Part Sun, Full Shade, Part Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade
Water Needs:
Average, Low, Regular / Even
Description
Size: 6 - 12 tall x 12 - 18 wide
Shape / Form:
Clumping
Foliage Texture:
Fine
Foliage Quality:
Fine
Features: Dwarf / Compact Plant, Drought-tolerant / Water wise, Attractive Foliage, Low Maintenance, Winter Interest, Year-round Interest
Foliage Color:
Green
Bloom Season:
Fall
Uses and Applications
Landscape Uses:
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Lawn Alternative, Mixed Border, Small Gardens, Structure / Foundation
Special Situations:
Courtyard / Urban Garden, Deep Shade
More Design Considerations
Season of Interest:
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Year-round Interest, Three Seasons of Interest
Plant Behavior:
Slow Growing
Collections:
eGardenGo Favorite, Great Plant Pick, Plants That Earn Their Keep
Care and Maintenance
Maintenance Level:
low
Plant Combos
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Cool Blue and Rich Burgundy Foliage Combo
Focus: Year-round Interest, Curb Appeal, Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Small Space
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Exposure: Open Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Part Shade, Part Sun, Full Shade
Zone: 7, 8 -
Easy Care, Long Blooming Mixed Border in Cool Tones
Focus: Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Small Space, Color Theme
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Exposure: Open Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Part Shade
Zone: 7, 8, 6, 9 -
Bright Foliage and Flowers Bring Light to a Shady Garden
Focus: Year-round Interest, Curb Appeal, Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Privacy and Screening
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Exposure: Filtered Sun, Part Shade
Zone: 8, 9 -
Vivid Blooms and Foliage: Deep Pink, Purple and Blue
Focus: Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Color Theme
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Exposure: Open Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Part Shade, Part Sun
Zone: 7, 8 -
Woodland Foliage in Shades of Green Enlivened by Seasonal Blooms
Focus: Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow
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Exposure: Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Part Sun, Full Sun
Zone: 7, 8, 6 -
Four-season Foliage Garden for Front Yard
Focus: Year-round Interest, Curb Appeal, Mixed Border, Small Space, Color Theme, Efficient Use of Space
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Exposure: Open Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Part Shade, Part Sun
Zone: 7, 8, 9 -
Four Seasons of Enjoyment from Foliage and Texture
Focus: Year-round Interest, Curb Appeal, Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Efficient Use of Space
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Exposure: Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Part Sun, Full Sun
Zone: 7, 8, 9