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Mondo Grass {2 1/2 in. Pots, min 54}

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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07/27/2020 By Pam Heller (PA)
Product reviewed: Mondo Grass {Bare Root Plants, min 50}

07/27/2020 The grasses arrived quickly and were in great shape. They were transplanted a few days ago and are happy and healthy! I would order again.
Great Buy!
06/30/2020 By WILLIAM MCKEE (NC)
Product reviewed: Mondo Grass {2 1/2 in. Pots, min 54}

06/30/2020 Plants delivered in two days. Excellent condition. Order 54 plants the first time and liked them so much I order 108 more! Couldn't plant all at once so kept them under a tree and watered until ready. No problems.

Customer Service excellent... Read full review >
Perfect.
05/28/2020 By Ellen (MD)
Product reviewed: Mondo Grass {Bare Root Plants, min 50}

05/28/2020 The plants arrived on time and in perfect condition.
Awesome grass
05/08/2020 By Catherine Nesmith (VA)
Product reviewed: Mondo Grass {3 1/2 in. Pots, min 25}

05/08/2020 I ordered 420 3 inch dwarf mondo grass. It was suggested that I hold 170 until I planted the first 250. The order arrived on the day I was told in waxed boxes with wet newspaper on top of the grass. It was beautiful grass and in excellent shape... Read full review >
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04/09/2020 By Bert Blood (GA)
Product reviewed: Mondo Grass {Bare Root Plants, min 50}

04/09/2020 Great packaging. Fast order processing. Plants were labeled and fresh. I look forward to the coming weeks when the plants take hold and start to grow.
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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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