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These plants are grown in a 10" x 20" tray
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Size of the cells in a 38-cell tray: depth 3.02" x 2.24" x 2.24".
Volume: 7.7 cubic inches.
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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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Planted 250 plants around and between a slate patio. Looks great so far, plants were healthy looking and well packaged in bands of 50. Catherine was great, since she advised me via email that 250 would be sent instead of the 200 I ordered. Seems the cost would... Read full review > |
Planted 2 days after receipt. Waiting to see how they grow.
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Placed these plants between stepping stones along the side of the house. The plants not only look great, but have really reduced the amount of dirt making it the patio or into the pool. I have ordered dwarf mono grass both in 21/2 pots and bare root several... Read full review > |
This was my second order. I was worried about ordering bare root plants, but I am very happy. The roots were very fresh and about 3 inches long and the plants healthy. My first order I had to wait a few days to plant, but no problem. Just sprayed the roots... Read full review > |
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