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Mondo Black Grass

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.

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

Ophiopogon Black Dragon (Black Mondo Grass)

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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 complemented with flower spikes in summer which bear tiny, lilac flowers as it grows to 15 cm tall and the same wide. Ophiopogon Black Dragon looks best when mass planted and is commonly used in rock gardens, included in borders, grown as a ground cover, planted around outdoor living areas, or simply grown in a container.

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