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
