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Mondo Grass

Lush foliage has dark green leaves with white stripes. Lovely at garden or woodland edges, or in rock gardens. An outstanding ground cover that lights up shady areas and spreads slowly.

Companion Plants

Dianthus

Fountain Grass

Spike Speedwell

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Mondo Grass

  • Botanical name

    Ophiopogon japonicus

  • Variety

    Shiroshima-ryu

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 7 (0°F) to USDA Zone 10 (30°F).

  • Light

    Part sun

  • Height

    6" (15 cm)

  • Habit

    Clumping

  • Feed

    Use all-purpose

  • Water

    Weekly during dry spells

  • Bloom Time

    No Bloom

  • Maintenance

    Mulch to reduce weeds

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Randy G.'s collection