Ophiopogon japonicus 'Nanus' ~ Dwarf Mondo Grass
Dwarf Mondo Grass is a compact clump forming evergreen ornamental grass with arching dark green foliage and small bell-like purple 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. To learn more about the Dwarf Mondo Grass read this blog post. Type: Orn. Grass, Groundcover Height: - 0.5' Spread: - 0.5' Spacing: 0.5’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 6 - 11 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun, Full Shade Bloom Color: Purple Season of Interest: Summer, Year-Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance plant. LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Ponds, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Garden, Groundcover, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Lithodora, Periwinkle, Coral Bells IMAGE: Forest & Kim Starr, Starr-080103-1335-Ophiopogon japonicus-dwarf habit-Lowes Garden Center