Ophiopogon japonicus

mondo grass
Tidy grass-like groundcover spreads gradually in irrigated areas. Flowers, fruit unshowy. Good background.
height 8–12
width 1–3ft
tolerates Cold, Moist Soil, Pots
water
needs		 Moderate
water
info		 Water this plant regularly, when the top inch or so of soil feels dry. If you establish this pattern over several years, then you can cut back to watering every week or two in dry weather. Use drippers, emitters, or a slow stream of water so that it doesn’t run off; allow the water to trickle all the way down through the deepest layers of soil. In a pot slowly water the entire surface until water comes out of the bottom of your pot.
hardy
to		 -10F
exposure Part Sun – Part Shade
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Planting Mix, In Pots: Potting Soil
fertilizing All Purpose
origin Asia
california
native		 No
sunset
zones		 4–9, 14–24

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Growing Notes

Grows very well in little soil, even a little soil atop tree roots or cracks in walls and pots, as long as moisture is retained.
Spreads slowly into patches. For increased speed plant clumps a foot or so apart.
Protect from slugs.

Special Interest

Fantastic addition to the tropical or zen garden.