Ophiopogon japonicus 'Nanus' ~ Dwarf Mondo Grass

Ophiopogon japonicus 'Nanus' ~ Dwarf Mondo GrassDwarf Mondo Grass is a compact clump forming evergreen ornamental grass with arching dark green foliage and small bell like purple flowers that bloom atop of leafless stems in summer. The flowers are followed by pea sized blue black berries that are often hidden in the foliage. Best grown in part sun and slightly acidic, moist well drained soil. Please note that Dwarf Mondo grass is an aggressive spreader and should be kept away from waterways and

Dwarf Mondo Grass is a compact clump forming evergreen ornamental grass with arching dark green foliage and small bell-like purple flowers that bloom atop of leafless stems in summer. The flowers are followed by pea sized blue-black berries that are often hidden in the foliage.  Best grown in part sun and slightly acidic, moist well-drained soil.  

Please note that Dwarf Mondo grass is an aggressive spreader and should be kept away from waterways and natural areas when possible. 

To learn more about the Dwarf Mondo Grass read this blog post.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low maintenance plant. 

LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Ponds, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Garden, Groundcover, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS:  Lithodora, Periwinkle, Coral Bells

IMAGE: Forest & Kim Starr, Starr-080103-1335-Ophiopogon japonicus-dwarf habit-Lowes Garden Center Kahului-Maui (24899557655), CC BY 3.0 US

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.