Ophiopogon Japonicus Grass (Mondo Grass)

Mondo grass, a member of the lily family, is a grass-like plant that provides excellent groundcover in shady areas. 25 to 38 degrees Celsius Mondo grass is evergreen year-round in warm climates. In cooler areas, new growth begins in early spring. The species grows very slowly. As such, it is a low-maintenance species that requires very little mowing.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS

The mondo grass is a hardy plant that grows in different weather conditions. All it needs is water, and it’s resilient to deer. You can grow the outdoor plant in partial shade, but the roots spread fast and thrive all year round.

mondo grass thrives best in rich, well-drained soil that is slightly humusy and acidic. Appropriate soil for planting the grass is loamy or sandy.

The best part is you can transplant them by removing an entire clump or divide the clumps for mass planting into smaller sections, as each division can have up to eight leaves with multiple rhizomes.

HEAT TOLERANCE

Mondo grass, a member of the lily family, is a grass-like plant that provides excellent groundcover in shady areas. 25 to 38 degrees Celsius Mondo grass is evergreen year-round in warm climates. In cooler areas, new growth begins in early spring. The species grows very slowly. As such, it is a low-maintenance species that requires very little mowing.

DROUGHT TOLERANCE

You can water mondo grass weekly and in extreme heat or grow in containers. They do need added water. The grass prefers well-drained soil, and the ground needs to remain moist. If submerged for a short period, they can also survive.

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