- Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 2 - 3 Inches
- Mature Spread 4 - 6 Inches
- Growing Zones 6 - 10
A dwarf evergreen variety of Mondo Grass, perfect for use as a groundcover or edging. Striking in mass plantings or in rock gardens. Excellent substitute for grass where grass doesn’t grow well or in hard to mow areas, such as slopes. Dwarf Mondo Grass botanical name is Ophiopogon japonicus ‘Nanus'. There is also mondo grass which grows up to 15 inches tall.
Dwarf Mondo Grass Care
Plant in well-drained soil and water regularly to establish. Once established, Mondo Grass is drought tolerant. Mulch new plantings, after applying a pre-emergent herbicide to control weeds. Does not tolerate a great deal of foot traffic. Mow in late fall or early spring.
Dwarf Mondo Grass Spacing
You can plant these plugs 2-4 inches apart, depending on how fast you want the grass to fill in between. Stagger rows to help provide better coverage (image below).
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Dwarf Mondo Grass Information
USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 - 10 |
Plant Type: Ornamental Grass, Groundcover |
Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun |
Mature Height: 2 - 3 Inches |
Mature Spread: 4 - 6 Inches |
Spacing: 4 - 6 Inches |
Habit: Mounded, Clumping |
Flower Color(s): Purple |
Flower Description: |
Bloom Period: Summer |
Foliage Type: Evergreen |
Foliage Color(s): Green |
Foliage Description: Dark Green |
Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering |
Watering: Average |
Resists: Deer, Rabbit, Pests & Insects |
Tolerates: Drought, Salt |
Attracts: Birds |
Container Role: |
Uses: Borders, Edging, Groundcovers |
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest |
Brand: |
Common Name: Dwarf Mondo Grass |
Other Name(s): Ophiopogon japonicus 'Nanus', Nana Dwarf Mondo Grass |
Scientific Name: Ophiopogon japonicus 'Nana' |
- SKU:
- DWMONGRAS
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
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Summer Shipping
- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.