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Similar to the regular Mondo Grass (which grows 6-10" tall), this variety grows only 2-3" tall.
If you are considering purchasing this plant in bare root form, please read about bare root plants (especially the paragraph about bare root grasses) so you know what to expect.
Gardener Tip One of the most incredibly elegant Mondos, Nana is shockingly stunning when used to create patterns between stepping stones or even alternating in checkerboard fashion with large patio pavers. Consider taking a section of lawn, dividing it into quadrants, and alternating plantings of Nana with pebbles or annual flowers for a show-stopping display.
For faster filling, consider purchasing more of this Mondo due to her slower growth rate.
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
whiteflowers
and in fall, bright blue berries will beckon
birds.
Spreadsslowly
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.
Can't say enough about the quality of these plants and the way they come packaged. I was so pleased with my first order (3x50), I came back with a second order (3x50) and was just as pleased with my first order. These bare root plants beat all the other... Read full review >
The delivery was very prompt. The packaging was appropriate for the bare root plants. I am very pleased.
If you are not going to plant very soon after delivery, it is a good idea to check the moisture level in the packing material.
I am so happy with the quality and the shipping condition of the Dwarf Mondo Grass! The plants are healthy and robust. I am going to order more. Thank you!
If using
between pavers or stepping stones, it is recommended that you plant them such that the soil level is one to one-and-a-half inches below the top of the walking surface to allow room for the plants to compress when stepped on.
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