Ophiopogon japonicus

Ophiopogon japonicus is a desirable Mondo Grass forming dense tufts of arching, strap-shaped, grass-like, dark green leaves. Racemes of small, lilac flowers emerge amid the leaves in summer before giving way to blueberry-like fruits. Reminiscent of Liriope, this popular evergreen grass is tough, durable, very compact, and perfect for adding texture to the garden. Native to China, Japan, and Korea, it is a traditional groundcover used in Japanese gardens, which is also wonderful with which to create geometric layouts in contemporary gardens. Quite pleasing to the senses as it ripples in the wind, this evergreen perennial grass is perfect for shady areas. 

• Carefree and easy to grow, this Mondo Grass grows up to 12 in. tall (30 cm) and 15 in. wide (37 cm) to form a weed-proof mat. The roots are tuberous and this plant spreads via stolons. With age, the clumps will merge to form a soft, dense carpet of foliage
• Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Adaptable to a wide range of conditions. Salt and drought tolerant.
• Deer and rabbit resistant
• Great for beds and borders, edging, groundcovers, underplanting shrubs, city gardens, coastal gardens, gravel gardens or Mediterranean gardens. 

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Requirement
Hardiness	7,8,9,10
Heat Zones	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12
Climate Zones	5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
Plant Type	Ornamental Grasses
Plant Family	Asparagaceae
Exposure	Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest	Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Early Spring, Mid Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer
Height	< 1'
Spread	1' - 2'
Water Needs	Low, Average
Maintenance	Low
Soil Type	Clay, Loam, Sand
Characteristics	Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant, Salt Tolerant
Garden Styles	City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Japanese Garden, Mediterranean Garden, Modern Garden
Planting Place	Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs