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Mondo Grass {Bare Root Plants, min 50}
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Ophiopogon japonicus (AKA Japonica, Monkey Grass, Lilyturf, Japanese Snake's Beard, Kyoto, Compactus Mondo Grass)
Pronunciation: oh-fee-oh-POH-gon juh-PON-ih-kus
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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.
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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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Mondo (Monkey) Grass is GREAT!
04/11/2018 By Terri Gilbert
Product reviewed: Mondo Grass {Bare Root Plants, min 50}

We are truly happy with our mondo (monkey) grass. The plants are planted and are doing their job of keeping the rain from washing the soil in the area without grass. The grass is growing at a speedy rate and are healthy. The shipping was fast and arrived expediently... Read full review >
Beautiful
04/10/2018 By Harriet Gibbes
Product reviewed: Mondo Grass {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}

The mondo grass I ordered came in a very timely manner and the plants were beautiful. I had to wait a few days before I could plant them and they did fine. I could not find the mondo grass any where else. Was so pleased that you had it. Will definitely order again.
Great plants
04/04/2018 By Carol Dunbar
Product reviewed: Mondo Grass {2 1/4 in. Pots min 54}

We were very happy with our purchase. The plants arrived very healthy and once planted they look great. Plants did not slump or go into shock. Two of the plants leaves were yellow, those were on the. Bottom. We planted them anyway, hopefully they will recover and grow.
Great service and quality
03/01/2018 By Walter James
Product reviewed: Mondo Grass {2 1/4 in. Pots min 54}

Great communication on chat and phone to resolve problem with order on my end. Plants excellent quality.
Mondo Grass
11/02/2017 By dave brooks
Product reviewed: Mondo Grass {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}

I made an error on my order but a phone call and the error was corrected. That simple! Delivery was still as promised.
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