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Mondo Grass {54 Pots - 2 1/2 in.}

Similar to the Dwarf Mondo Grass 'Nana' (which grows only 2-3" tall), this variety has a mature height of 6-10".

If you are considering purchasing this plant in bare root form, please read about bare root plants so you know what to expect.
General information about Ophiopogon (Mondo Grass):
A reliable, hardy evergreen with thin blade-like foliage in a dark shade of green, Ophiopogon, often referred to as Lily Turf or Mondo Grass is an excellent ground cover for shady areas where other plants refuse to grow.

Gardeners love Mondo Grass for reliable texture, color and structure in rock gardens, between between pavers or stepping stones, in seashore plantings and as borders and edging for beds and walkways, around shaded pools and even garden statues because it requires no mowing and offers elegance, structure and definition to any area.

Where runoff is a problem, its dense mat of roots is exceptional at holding the ground up, preventing erosion. The depth of color contrasts beautifully with the lighter green of a lawn or the grey hues of garden ornaments and works wonderfully as an evergreen in planters where seasonal annuals provide pops of vibrant color.

If you love to play with shape and design, you will absolutely adore this lush, ornamental grass that creates a dense evergreen ground cover. The deep emerald green leaf blades (1/8 inch wide) form in clumps that need no mowing and will tolerate foot traffic making them a perfect lawn alternative that thrives in shade.

In the summer there are insignificant white flowers and in fall, bright blue berries will beckon birds. Spreads slowly to moderately fast by underground stolons. One of the all-time favorite effortless grasses, Ophiopogon caresses gardens with color and richness.

Things to Note
Our Mondo grasses produce fruit that will drive birds crazy with delight. If you are a birder, this plant is a must have for attracting a variety of species.

Gardener Tips
Consider planting clumps of Mondo in year round planters adding forced tulips in early spring, Begonias and Creeping Jenny in summer and autumn, and sprigs of evergreen bows and berries in winter for continual curb appeal.

Why all the confusion about the common names?
In 1763, the French botanist Michael Adanson described a plant (probably Liriope) that he called Mondo, which remains a common name today.

A few years later, Carl Peter Thunberg described a plant, which he named Convallaria japonica. This species is now known as Ophiopogon japonicus.

A decade later, Portugese botanist Joao de Loureiro described and named the plant we now know as Liriope muscari. Nearly 100 years later Joseph Decaisne described the same species as Ophiopogon muscari.

Over time there have been numerous discussions regarding these plants and the proper botanical names for them. Today, both Liriope and Ophiopogon are treated as distinct genera. In addition to sharing the name Mondo, the plants are also interchangably called Lilyturf and Monkey Grass.
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Healthy plants
05/29/2019 By Charles Clark (CT)
Product reviewed: Mondo Grass {54 Pots - 2 1/2 in.}

05/29/2019 Update Perfect healthy small plants in pots. Exactly what I wanted. Thank you!
05/29/2019 Perfect healthy small plants in pots. Exactly what I wanted. Thank you!
Potting Recommended upon Arrival
05/21/2019 By Shade Gardener (MA)
Product reviewed: Mondo Grass {50 Bare Root plants}

05/21/2019 Update Bare root stems arrived in well hydrated plastic bag. I divided all 50 stems and planted them in starter pots that will get planted on site in coming weeks. Plants look hardy and tough and seem to appreciate potting. Have never worked with... Read full review >
Plants look very healthy
04/25/2019 By Florence Gubanc (VA)
Product reviewed: Mondo Grass {50 Bare Root plants}

04/25/2019 Update So far I am very pleased with the bare root Mondo Grass plants. They were well packed and arrived quickly. The plants look very healthy and were very easy to plant. The true test is to see how well they do over this summer and the years to come.
Beautiful plants
04/09/2019 By Barry Friedman (NY)
Product reviewed: Mondo Grass {25 Pots - 3 1/2 in.}

04/09/2019 Update Excellent quality. Customer service at Classy Groundcover can’t be beat. This is the third year we ordered from them. We wouldn’t shop anyplace else.
Quick delivery
04/06/2019 By Diane Lauer (NC)
Product reviewed: Mondo Grass {50 Bare Root plants}

04/06/2019 Update Ordered on Monday, arrived on Friday, planted on Saturday. I ordered 50 bare root plants, and they arrived well packaged in very good condition. The planting instructions on the website were easily understood. Other than my sore knees from... Read full review >
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Ophiopogon japonicus
(AKA Japonica, Monkey Grass, Lilyturf, Japanese Snake's Beard, Kyoto, Compactus Mondo Grass)
Pronunciation: oh-fee-oh-POE-gon jah-PON-ih-kus

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