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Any, thrives in full sun to shade in Melbourne conditions.
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Mondo Grass - Ophiopogon japonicus
Popular evergreen, grass like groundcover forming dense tufts. Ideal for borders, paths, and Japanese style gardens.
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Quick Facts
Size
Approx. 15-30cm high × less 30cm wide. Dense, spreading, clumping habit.
Water
Low, water regularly during establishment and dry periods
Uses
Groundcover, path edging, lawn alternative, Japanese gardens, pots, and rockeries.
Description
Ophiopogon japonicus, commonly known as mondo grass, is a classic evergreen tufting plant widely used for borders, edging, groundcovers and Japanese style landscapes. Its narrow green leaves form dense clumps that slowly spread through underground stolons to create a uniform carpet. This makes it ideal for planting between stepping stones, softening paved areas, edging garden beds or creating low maintenance lawn alternatives in shaded areas. It thrives in a wide range of light levels from full sun to full shade and performs well in most well drained soils.
Key Features:
Growing & Care Guide
- Soil: Prefers well drained soil, tolerates clay or sandy conditions.
- Light: Grows well in full sun to deep shade.
- Watering: Water regularly during establishment, drought tolerant once mature.
- Fertiliser: Apply slow release fertiliser annually in spring.
- Maintenance: Trim or divide clumps every few years to maintain density.
- Flowering: Produces small purple flowers in summer followed by dark fruit.
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Mondo Grass - Ophiopogon japonicus
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