Ophiopogon Japonicus 4lt

Ophiopogon Japonicus 4lt
Common Name: Mondo Grass

Ophiopogon japonicus is a hardy, evergreen, grass-like perennial valued for its neat clumping habit and attractive dark green foliage. It is an excellent low-growing plant for borders, pathways, mass planting and shaded areas, and works particularly well as a low-maintenance groundcover. Its tidy appearance makes it popular for modern and Japanese-inspired gardens.

Indigenous: No – native to Japan, Korea and parts of China
Growth Habit: Low-growing, clumping evergreen perennial
Foliage: Narrow, strap-like, dark green leaves forming dense tufts
Flowers: Small pale lilac to white flowers, usually appearing in summer, followed by small blue berries
Position: Full sun to semi-shade; performs particularly well in partial shade
Watering: Moderate; water regularly while establishing, becoming reasonably drought tolerant once established
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil; adaptable to most garden soils
Wildlife: Flowers can attract small pollinating insects; berries may provide food for wildlife
Uses: Groundcover, edging, borders, mass planting, pathway planting, underplanting, rockeries, containers and shaded gardens