Ophiopogon japonicus 'Minor'
Plant Profile
Ophiopogon japonicus 'Minor'
Ophiopogon japonicus 'Minor' – Dwarf Mondo Grass
A compact form of mondo grass, forming dense tufts of fine, dark green, strap-like foliage that spreads slowly to create a tidy, weed-resistant mat. Smaller than standard mondo grass but fuller than the true dwarf 'Nana', this versatile evergreen groundcover is ideal between stepping stones, as a lawn substitute, or massed as an edging plant in shaded gardens.
Key Features:
- Evergreen perennial grass-like groundcover
- Fine, dark green, strap-shaped foliage
- Deer resistant; salt tolerant
- Tolerates moderate foot traffic
- Excellent lawn substitute or no-mow groundcover
- Great between stepping stones, borders, and edging
- Slow-spreading, well-behaved clumping habit
- Small lavender-white summer flowers followed by blue berries
Growing Details:
Height: 4-8" | Spread: 6-10"
Exposure: Part shade to shade | Water: Moderate
Bloom time: Summer | Bloom color: Lavender-white
USDA Hardiness Zone: 6-9
Plant Details
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