Dwarf Mondo Grass
Ophiopogon japonicus 'Nanus'
Description | This dwarf variety, only half the size of others, creates a lush groundcover of dense, dark green, grass-like clumps. Excellent as an edging plant or tucked into rocks for a pleasing contrast. Striking in mass plantings in the landscape. Evergreen. |
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Light | Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial sun |
Watering | Keep soil moist, but not soggy. |
Blooms | Summer |
Mature Size | Slowly forms foliage clumps only 4 to 6 in. tall and wide. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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Special Features | Easy Care, Compact Form |
Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Rabbit Resistant |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Growth Habit | Clumping |
Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover, Edging |
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Design Ideas | A smaller version of this Lily-like plant. It is the traditional groundcover of the Japanese garden, planted at the base of pagoda lights and stone basins. A fine groundcover that stays small, it's perfect for entry gardens, courtyards and atriums. Very good as an edge plant for water gardens or arranged around the base of fountains. Plant as a linear edging in formal shade gardens or in small clusters in Asian gardens. Great for geometric layouts in postmodern and tropical schemes. |
Flower Color | Purple |
Foliage Color | Green |
Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Lilyturf (Liriope); Hosta (Hosta); Lithodora (Lithodora); Periwinkle (Vinca) |
Care | Provide enriched, moist, well-drained soil. Shelter from harsh afternoon sun in hot summer regions. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Clumps may be divided every 2 to 3 years in early spring. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-11
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 5
Your climate may be too cold for this plant
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Your plant(s) are estimated to ship to Maine on or around April 3rd, 2024, depending on weather and garden center orders. Because all plants respond to weather and other conditions while growing, we can not guarantee a ship date. We will only deliver plants once they meet our rigorous quality and size standards, and only when the garden center schedules a delivery. Thank you for your patience.
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O'donal's Nurseries 6 County Road
Gorham, Maine 04038 -
Lowe's 1058 Brighton Avenue
Portland, Maine 04102-1030 -
Lowe's 1000 Gallery Boulevard
Scarborough, Maine 04074
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.