Mondo grass
Ophiopogon japonicus
Mondo grass is a member of the Ophiopogon family. Its botanical name is Ophiopogon japonicus. It is a grass / ornamental that typically grows as a perennial, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of three years or more. Mondo grass is known for its grass habit and growing to a height of approximately 30.0 cm (11.7 inches). This plant tends to bloom in late spring. Popular varieties of Mondo grass with home gardeners are Nana, Variegatus, Compactus, Nanus Variegatus, and Albus.
Japan is believed to be where Mondo grass originates from.
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How to grow Mondo grass
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Medium
Growing Mondo grass from seed
Plant is best divided by the root ball as flowers are either sterile, or don’t come true to the plant.
Transplanting Mondo grass
Companion plants for Mondo grass
These plants have been known to grow well alongside Mondo grass so consider planting:
Repellent plants for Mondo grass
These plants will not grow well with Mondo grass so avoid planting these within close proximity:
Common Mondo grass problems
These problems, diseases and pests are known to affect Mondo grass plants:
Mondo grass Folklore & Trivia
In Chinese medicine, the tuber of this plant is known as mai men dong, is the cardinal herb for yin deficiency.
Other names for Mondo grass
Fountain plant, Monkey grass
Ophiopogon japonicus (L. f.) Ker Gawl.
