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Ophiopogon japonicus 'Nana'

Dwarf Mondo Grass

Dense tufts of diminutive, dark green leaves are only 2-4" tall and spread by stolons to form attractive mats suitable for edging or as a ground cover. The small, pale-lilac flowers produced on short stems in summer are usually hidden by the foliage but are followed by attractive metallic blue berries. These tough, drought-tolerant plants are great additions to troughs and wall gardens, but perhaps look their best meandering their way through a rock garden.

	Tufts of dark green leaves
	Ideal edging plant
	Great for troughs and rock gardens

Dwarf Mondo Grass Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure Sun Part Shade	Soil Moisture Needs Moist Dry Good Drainage Average	Season of Interest (Flowering) Summer
Growth Rate Medium	Season of Interest (Foliage) Early Spring Winter Late Summer Late Spring / Early Summer Fall Summer

Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips for Dwarf Mondo Grass

Ophiopogon is an excellent edging plant and ground cover which tolerates full sun but prefers areas of moist soil and partial shade. Spreads by underground stems known as stolons and is easily propagated by division.