Mondo Grass

Mondo Grass

Ophiopogon japonicus

A tidy evergreen shade groundcover with grass-like blades. Perfect under trees, along paths, and as a lawn alternative for shade.

Availability varies by supplier and season.

About This Product

Mondo grass is a clumping, evergreen, grass-like groundcover that forms dense tufts of dark green blades. It tolerates shade, competes well with tree roots, and is widely used as edging, mass groundcover, and a low-maintenance substitute for turf in shaded areas. Slow-growing and long-lived with little care.

Specifications

Common Name
Mondo Grass
Botanical Name
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Plant Type
Groundcover
Lifecycle
perennial
Foliage Type
evergreen
Mature Height
0.5 ft-1 ft ft
Mature Width
1 ft-1 ft ft
USDA Hardiness Zones
6-10
Suitable for North Georgia
Yes
Sun Requirement
Part Shade to Full Shade
Daily Sun Hours
0-3
Water Requirement
Medium
Growth Rate
Slow to Medium
Foliage
Dark green, grass-like arching blades forming dense tufts
Soil Preference
Moist, humus-rich, well-drained
Drainage Requirement
Well-drained
Deer Resistance
High (deer-resistant)
Drought Tolerance
Moderate
Native Status
Non-native (Japan/Asia)
Maintenance Level
Low

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