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Ophiopogon japonicus Nana (Dwarf Mondo Grass)

Ophiopogon japonicus Nana is a variety of the commonly known, Dwarf Mondo Grass, and is grown for its fine, dark green foliage. Flower spikes are borne in summer and bear tiny, lilac flowers which are followed by blue-black berries as it grows to 15 cm tall and 20 cm wide. Ophiopogon japonicus Nana is best showcased with a mass planting and is commonly added to rock gardens, used in borders, grown as a groundcover, planted between pavers, planted around outdoor living areas, or simply maintained in a container.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Grasses
Height: 15 cm
Spread: 20 cm
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Hardy
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern

Acorus Mini Green

Acorus Mini Green is a dwarf, ornamental grass featuring lush, lime green foliage. The attractive foliage emerges from a central clump and gracefully arches downwards as it grows to 20 cm tall and the same wide. Acorus Mini Green is perfect for planting around rocks or between pavers, mass planting as a ground cover, planting around the base of large plants, including in borders, or growing in a container. A mass planting is the best way to showcase this variety and achieve the best displays.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Grasses
Height: 20 cm
Spread: 20 cm
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock
Ophiopogon japonicus Silver Mist grass in a garden.

Ophiopogon Silver Mist (Silver Mondo Grass)

Ophiopogon Silver Mist is a variety of the commonly known, Dwarf Mondo Grass, and features fine, grass-like foliage that is variegated dark green and...

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Ophiopogon Kyoto (Dwarf Mondo Grass)

Ophiopogon Kyoto is a Dwarf Mondo Grass and grows as a small clump with fine, dark green foliage. Flower spikes appear in summer bearing tiny, white...

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Lomandra Little Con

Lomandra Little Con is a compact, evergreen ornamental grass known for its fine, lush green foliage and tidy, rounded form. Growing to approximately...

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Cyperus papyrus Nana (Dwarf Papyrus)

Cyperus papyrus Nana, commonly known as the Dwarf Papyrus, is a perennial grass with graceful and bright green leaves. It carries unusual looking...

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Ophiopogon japonicus (Green Ophiopogon)

Ophiopogon japonicus, commonly known as Mondo Grass, is a striking ornamental grass. It grows as a clump and produces a dense tuft of grass-like...

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Acorus gramineus variegatus (Acorus gramineus Variegata)

Acorus gramineus variegatus, commonly known as Variegated Sweet Flag, is an ornamental grass grown for its attractive and variegated foliage. It...

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Pittosporum Frankies Folly (Dwarf Pittosporum Frankies Folly)

Pittosporum Frankies Folly is a dwarf variety that carries glossy, lime green leaves held on short stems as it grows densely to 60 cm tall and the...

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Pittosporum Little Kiwi (Dwarf Pittosporum)

Pittosporum 'Little Kiwi' is a compact, evergreen shrub native to New Zealand, renowned for its dense, rounded form and vibrant green foliage...

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Pittosporum Golf Ball (Dwarf Pittosporum)

Pittosporum 'Golf Ball' is a compact, evergreen shrub native to New Zealand, renowned for its dense, rounded form and vibrant green foliage. Growing...

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Isolepis cernua (Fiber-Optic Grass)

Isolepsis cernua (aka Scirpus cernua), commonly known as Fiber Optic Grass, grows as a tidy clump to about 25 cm tall and the same wide with green...

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Carex dipsacea (Teasel Sedge)

Carex dipsacea is a compact clump-forming native New Zealand ornamental grass growing up to 50 cm tall. Known for its fine, dense foliage and tidy...

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Miscanthus Zebrinus

Miscanthus Zebrinus is an ornamental grass grown for its variegated foliage. It grows as a clump of narrow and gently arching, green leaves with...

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Carex flagellifera Green (Green Carex)

Carex flagellifera Green is a NZ native, ornamental grass grown for its attractive foliage. It produces slender and lush, green leaves as it grows to...

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Pittosporum Little Gem (Dwarf Pittosporum)

Pittosporum 'Little Gem' is a compact, evergreen shrub native to New Zealand, renowned for its dense, rounded form and vibrant green foliage. Growing...

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Acorus gramineus Ogon (Acorus Ogon)

Acorus gramineus Ogon, commonly known as Japanese Sweetflag, Japanese Rush, or Sweetflag, is an attractive ornamental grass featuring fine and...

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Juncus Blue Dart (Blue Rush)

Juncus Blue Dart is a popular ornamental grass that features rigid leaves that are a fantastic shade of blue. It typically grows to 30 cm tall and...

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Miscanthus sinensis Variegatus

Miscanthus sinensis Variegatus is a stunning variety of the commonly known, Japanese Silver Grass. This ornamental grass produces narrow, gently...

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Carex solandri

Carex solandri is a NZ native, ornamental grass that features attractive, dark green foliage. The foliage emerges upright and develops a gentle and...

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Carex testacea (Orange Sedge)

Carex testacea is a compact clump-forming ornamental grass growing up to 45 cm tall. Known for its vibrant copper-coloured foliage and fine texture...

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Calamagrostis Overdam

Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Overdam’ is a striking variegated ornamental grass that delivers elegant upright form and fine texture to garden borders...

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Carex trifida (Mutton Bird Sedge)

Carex trifida, commonly known as the Mutton Bird Sedge, is an attractive, NZ native, ornamental grass. It features arching, green-gold foliage which...

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Carex Everlime (Lime Grass Plant)

Carex Everlime is an ornamental grass native to Japan that features slender, arching leaves that are variegated dark green and lime. Short, brown...

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Carex secta plant in a garden.

Carex secta (Swamp Sedge)

Carex secta, also known as ‘Niggerhead,’ is a native New Zealand ornamental grass growing up to 2 metres tall. Known for its bold, upright clumps of...

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Ophiopogon planiscapus (Green Mondo Grass)

Ophiopogon planiscapus is an ornamental grass grown for its fine, dark green foliage and short stature. The foliage is complemented with flower...

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Carex comans Red (Red Carex)

Carex comans Red is a NZ native, ornamental grass that features slender, hair-like foliage which is a bronze-red colour. It grows as a clump and will...

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Carex Feather Falls (Carex oshimensis Feather Falls)

Carex Feather Falls, commonly known as Feather Falls Sedge, is a popular ornamental grass that features cream and green variegated leaves. It...

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Ophiopogon Black Dragon (Black Mondo Grass)

Ophiopogon planiscapus Black Dragon is a variety of the commonly known, Mondo Grass, and is grown for its fine, near black foliage. The foliage is...

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Elegia tectorum plant growing beside a path.

Elegia tectorum (Cape Thatching Reed)

Elegia tectorum, commonly known as the Cape Thatching Reed or Dakriet, is a restio grass from South Africa. It grows to 80 cm tall and the same wide...

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Carex virgata (Pukio Plant)

Carex virgata is a clump-forming ornamental grass growing up to 1 metre tall. Known for its fine, arching green foliage, it adds graceful movement...

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Lomandra Misty Green

Lomandra Misty Green is a compact, evergreen ornamental grass known for its fine, dark green foliage and tidy, rounded form. Growing to approximately...

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Ophiopogon japonicus Nana (Dwarf Mondo Grass)

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