Ophiopogon japonicus ~ Mondo Grass

Ophiopogon japonicus ~ Mondo GrassMondo Grass is a clump forming evergreen ornamental grass with arching dark green foliage and small bell like white flowers that bloom atop of leafless stems in summer. The flowers are followed by pea sized blue black berries that are often hidden in the foliage. Best grown in part sun and slightly acidic, moist well drained soil. Please note that Mondo grass is an aggressive spreader and should be kept away from waterways and natural areas when

Mondo Grass is a clump forming evergreen ornamental grass with arching dark green foliage and small bell-like white flowers that bloom atop of leafless stems in summer. The flowers are followed by pea sized blue-black berries that are often hidden in the foliage.  Best grown in part sun and slightly acidic, moist well-drained soil.  

Please note that Mondo grass is an aggressive spreader and should be kept away from waterways and natural areas when possible. 

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low maintenance plant.  

LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Ponds, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Garden, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS:   Hosta, Coral Bells, Lily Turf

IMAGE: blahedo, Monkey grass, CC BY-SA 2.5, (2) Photo by Leonora (Ellie) Enking, Ophiopogon japonicus

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.