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Dwarf Mondo Grass

Dwarf Mondo Grass

Regular price $9.95 USD
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Category Details
Plant Type Evergreen
Light Requirement Partial, Full Shade
Soil Condition Well Drained
Bloom Season Summer
Bloom Color White
Mature Height 0 - 1ft
Growth Rate Slow-growing
Planting Zone 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Only 4 left in stock!

Plant Size: Dwarf Mondo Grass - Pint Pot - 1 Plant

Sub total:

$9.95
Description

Ophiopogon japonicus β€˜Nana’ (Dwarf Mondo Grass)
Dwarf Mondo Grass is a compact, evergreen groundcover that solves the problem of creating a low‑maintenance, lawn‑free look in shaded areas. Its dark purple‑black foliage forms neat, tufted clumps only 6 inches tall, spreading slowly to create a refined, textural carpet. Ideal for pathways, borders, and rock gardens, this variety thrives in filtered sun to shade and becomes drought tolerant once established.

Key Features
β€’ Thrives in shade and filtered sun
β€’ Compact 6‑inch growth habit
β€’ Evergreen, dark purple‑black foliage
β€’ Drought tolerant after establishment
β€’ Excellent for lawn‑free shaded areas

Common Questions
β€’ What problem does Dwarf Mondo Grass solve?
It provides a low‑growing, evergreen alternative to turf in shaded spaces where grass won’t thrive.
β€’ Does it tolerate foot traffic?
Yes β€” it handles light foot traffic well.
β€’ Is it drought tolerant?
Once established, it requires minimal water.
β€’ How fast does it spread?
It spreads slowly by creeping roots, forming a dense mat over time.
β€’ Will it grow in containers?
Yes. It performs beautifully in pots and small garden spaces.

Plant Characteristics
β€’ Height: Up to 6 inches
β€’ Spread: Slow‑spreading, mat‑forming
β€’ Foliage: Evergreen, dark purple‑black
β€’ Habit: Tufted clumps with creeping roots

Planting & Care
β€’ Light: Filtered sun to shade
β€’ Soil: Well‑drained soil preferred
β€’ Watering: Regular watering first season; minimal afterward
β€’ Maintenance: Trim old foliage in spring; divide clumps in spring for best results

Ideal Uses
β€’ Pathways and borders
β€’ Rock gardens
β€’ Containers and small spaces
β€’ Light‑traffic areas
Explore more options in our Shade Groundcovers collection, including Vinca minor β€˜Bowles’, an evergreen companion that pairs beautifully with Dwarf Mondo Grass in shaded borders and pathways.

Order Dwarf Mondo Grass
Transform shaded areas with the elegant, low‑maintenance charm of Dwarf Mondo Grass, available now at Greenwood Nursery.

Shipping Information
β€’ Shipped in 2.5‑inch pots and pint pots (call for availability)
β€’ Cannot ship to Oregon (OR)


Details

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<th>Category</th>
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<td>Plant Type</td>
<td>Evergreen</td>
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<td>Light Requirement</td>
<td>Partial, Full Shade</td>
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<td>Soil Condition</td>
<td>Well Drained</td>
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<td>Bloom Season</td>
<td>Summer</td>
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<td>Bloom Color</td>
<td>White</td>
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<td>Mature Height</td>
<td>0 - 1ft</td>
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<td>Growth Rate</td>
<td>Slow-growing</td>
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<td>Planting Zone</td>
<td>6, 7, 8, 9, 10</td>
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Planting Instructions
Shipping Information

Orders containing only hard goods generally ship right away
as the inventory allows. Those items ship year-round and generally within one
week.

When ordering plants during fall or spring shipping, we will
set your order for theΒ next available shipping week appropriate for your
location. April and May are our busiest months, and sometimes shipping delays
happen. Plants may be processed later than scheduled or the shipping department may get behind. This is not the norm, but it does sometimes happen. Please bear with us if this happens.

Our bare-root (field-grown) trees and shrubs typically arrive at the facility for shipping in November, December, and January (for fall shipping) and in February, March, April, and May (for spring shipping).

An example ofΒ month-by-month shippingΒ would be as follows, as plants are available:

January - zones 9 - 10Β 

February - zones 8 - 10Β 

March - zones 7 - 10

April - zones 6 - 10

May - zones 5 - 9

June - zones 3 - 8

JulyΒ - zones 3 - 7

August - zones 4 - 7

September - zones 5 - 8

October - zones 5 (some areas) - 9

November - zones 6 (some areas)Β - 10Β 

December - zones 8 - 10

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