Ornamental Grass – Dwarf Mondo Grass

Dwarf mondo grass

Botanical name: ophiopogon japonicus 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 8 to 16 inches in height and a 1 – 2 ft spread

Bloom time:  late spring/summer

Hardy zone: zones 6-10

Flower color: purple 

Foliage color: green 

Growth rate: reaches maturity in 2 – 3 growing seasons 

Pruning instructions: prune to maintain size in the late winter 

Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge

Landscape use: Border, Container, Ground Cover, Edging

Light needs: 6 hours of sun a day

Special features:  Easy Care, Compact Form

Watering instructions:  Keep soil moist, but not soggy.

Fertilizing instructions : no fertilizer required but will benefit from adding compost every few months

Best time to plant: early spring

Best type of soil: adapts to all kinds of soil

Companion plants: primrose, coral bells, wormwood

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets

Invasive species: yes