Mondo grass (Ophiopogon japonicus), also known as monkey grass, is an evergreen sod forming perennial. The scientific name is derived from ophis, "snake" and pogon, "beard", most probably referring to the flower spike.
Mondo Grass is clumps of stemless dark green grass-like evergreen leaves with many different styles. They make beautiful small-scale ground cover that bloom tiny spikes of lilac flowers in summer, a fine ground cover that stays small. It is perfect for entry gardens, courtyards, atriums, and great for lining sidewalks giving your landscape a little something extra. Also, well used as an edge plant for water gardens or arranged a at the base of fountains. Plant in small clusters or as a large, irregular shaped mass. Mondo grass is very easy to grow and maintain. Despite its name, this is more of a Lily-like plant than a true grass.
More ->Once established, mondo grass requires very little maintenance. They are resistant to drought, hot and cold weather, insects and other diseases. They require partial to full shade for best growth results. Ample watering while getting established is required. Mondo grass will take light foot traffic, they are for erosion problem areas, and they multiply at a reasonable rate and can be easily thinned.
A dark green, soft looking, evergreen grass that is actually a lily. An excellent border grass to keep the appearance of flowerbeds looking clean and crisp. Serving as more than just a neat and beautiful border plant it also helps to keep mulch in place. Their roots are very tight and heavy in growth helping with erosion and keeping weeds from growing between them. They are excellent for partial shaded and full shade areas. They are low maintenance and drought resistant. Regular mondo is fast growing.
This lily grows very close to the ground resembling a very short grassy plant. Excellent for shaded gardens where no grass can grow and great planted in between stepping stones and pavers to create beautiful and neat patterns. Dwarf Mondo Grass is also good for border planting along flower beds in the shade. Just like regular mondo their resistance is really tight and heavy and mainly for partial and full shade. They too are low maintenance and drought resistant. Dwarf mondo grows on a medium slope.
