Mondo Grass

Ophiopogon japonicus

Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon japonicus) is a medium-growing perennial, hardy in USDA zones 7-10, that matures to about 0.8-1 ft × 0.8-1 ft. It does best in part shade and full shade with medium water needs in well-drained and moist soil. Expect pink, purple and white blooms in summer. It stands up well to black walnut, deer and pests.

USDA zones

7-10

Sun

Part shade, Full shade

Water

Medium

Mature size

0.8-1 ft × 0.8-1 ft

Growth rate

Medium

Maintenance

Medium

Soil

Well-drained, Moist

Bloom color

Pink, Purple, White

Bloom season

Summer

Tough against

Black walnut, Deer, Pests, Rabbits, Salt

Native to

Japan, China