Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00002004
11/12/99
Ophiopogon japonicus--Dwarf Mondo Grass
Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9
Height: 1 ft Spread: 1 ft Form: mounded
Type: herbaceous perennial
Annual Growth Rate: less than 12 inches
Flowers: Lavender
Fruit: Black
Comments: Dwarf Mondo Grass is similar in appearance to
Liriope. The spikes of flowers are borne in the tufts of
leaves and so may be partially hidden. The plant spreads
and is a suitable choice for use as a ground cover. The
long narrow leaves are about 15 inches long.
Cultivars:
'Nana' - A slow-growing dwarf only 4 inches tall but
spreading 12 inches.
References for Cultivars: Lake County Nursery 1997,
Monrovia Nursery Company 1997.
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