Ophiopogon japonicus 'Nana'
$4.50 / 4" (or 18/FLAT)
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Description
Ophiopogon 'Nana', commonly known as Black Mondo Grass, is a herbaceous perennial valued for its pale lavender to white flowers. It typically matures 3–12 inches tall and 0.5–3 feet wide. Grow it in partial shade to shade in average, well-drained garden soil. Its native range or documented parentage is cultivated selection derived from East Asian Ophiopogon species, especially those native to China, Japan, and Korea. Its flowers can provide seasonal forage for bees and other beneficial insects. In the landscape, it works well in mixed borders, mass plantings, and pollinator gardens. Good siting and appropriate moisture help maintain its best form through the season.
Benefits
Provides groundcover, texture, erosion control, and seasonal landscape interest.
Features
Ornamental grass; insignificant flowers; matures about 1 - 3 ft tall
Native Range
Cultivated selection derived from East Asian Ophiopogon species, especially those native to China, Japan, and Korea
| Ophiopogon 'Nigrescens' | |
| Black Mondo Grass | |
| Part Shade to Shade; Average moisture; Well-drained average garden soil. Water regularly the first season, then adjust to plant preference. | |
| Garden origin / cultivated selection | |
| Non-Native | |
| No | |
| Yes |
| Part Shade | |
| 0 - 1 | |
| 1 - 3 |
| Native Garden | |
| Ornamental Grass | |
| Mass Planting | |
| Clump Forming |