Dwarf Mondo Grass

Ophiopogon japonicus 'Nanus'

Pronunciation: o-fio-PO-gon ja-PON-i-kus
SKU #06312
6-11

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This dwarf variety, only half the size of others, creates a lush groundcover of dense, dark green, grass-like clumps. Excellent as an edging plant or tucked into rocks for a pleasing contrast. Striking in mass plantings in the landscape. Evergreen.
LIGHT: Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE: Slowly forms foliage clumps only 4 to 6 in. tall and wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-11

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Bloom TimeSummer
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Compact Form
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Rabbit Resistant
Growth RateSlow
Growth HabitClumping
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Ground Cover, Edging
Design IdeasA smaller version of this Lily-like plant. It is the traditional groundcover of the Japanese garden, planted at the base of pagoda lights and stone basins. A fine groundcover that stays small, it's perfect for entry gardens, courtyards and atriums. Very good as an edge plant for water gardens or arranged around the base of fountains. Plant as a linear edging in formal shade gardens or in small clusters in Asian gardens. Great for geometric layouts in postmodern and tropical schemes.
Flower ColorPurple
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsCoral Bells (Heuchera); Lilyturf (Liriope); Hosta (Hosta); Lithodora (Lithodora); Periwinkle (Vinca)
Care InstructionsProvide enriched, moist, well-drained soil. Shelter from harsh afternoon sun in hot summer regions. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Clumps may be divided every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
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Bloom TimeSummer
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Compact Form
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Rabbit Resistant
Growth RateSlow
Growth HabitClumping
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Ground Cover, Edging
Design IdeasA smaller version of this Lily-like plant. It is the traditional groundcover of the Japanese garden, planted at the base of pagoda lights and stone basins. A fine groundcover that stays small, it's perfect for entry gardens, courtyards and atriums. Very good as an edge plant for water gardens or arranged around the base of fountains. Plant as a linear edging in formal shade gardens or in small clusters in Asian gardens. Great for geometric layouts in postmodern and tropical schemes.
Flower ColorPurple
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsCoral Bells (Heuchera); Lilyturf (Liriope); Hosta (Hosta); Lithodora (Lithodora); Periwinkle (Vinca)
Care
Care InstructionsProvide enriched, moist, well-drained soil. Shelter from harsh afternoon sun in hot summer regions. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Clumps may be divided every 2 to 3 years in early spring.

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