Mondo Grass
Ophiopogon japonicus · Warm-season perennial evergreen monocot
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Ornamental
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 6-11 with good heat tolerance and winter evergreen behavior in milder climates.
About This Grass
Forms neat, tufted mounds up to 6-12 inches tall with dark green, fine-textured foliage and insignificant pale lavender flowers followed by blue berries.
Blade Characteristics
Narrow, grass-like linear leaves with pointed tips, leathery texture, and dark green color.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Dense bunch-type forming slow-spreading clumps via short stolons
Sunlight & Water Needs
Partial shade to full shade with moderate, consistent moisture in well-draining, slightly acidic soil.
Mowing & Maintenance
Usually un-mowed as a groundcover, low maintenance with occasional trimming of dead tips in early spring.
Identified on 9/29/2026