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Mondo grass growing Tips

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Easy to grow, attractive underground, Mondo grass shade gardens are especially useful as a ground alternative. Its grass-like foliage forms dense clumps that spread slowly over time and do not require mowing. Crisp foliage, with small flowers reminiscent of grape hyacinths in summer. Monto grass can make a minimal statement inside or outside a container plant.


Shady conditions


In many cases, shade gardens can be tricky to plant, especially when it comes to turfgrass. With low maintenance like Mondo grass, you can get the look of a lawn in shady places, no pruning required! Mondo grass grows under a large tree and there is no problem even between the roots and the rocks. However, if you are planting the black leaves of Monto, they will need a little sun or the plants will be green in full shade. In dense shade, you may not see many flowers. Generally, Mondo grass blooms in summer; The pale pink or white flowers appear above (or sometimes) the foliage of the plant with its short spikes. After the flowers fade, you can also see almost blackberries from glossy dark purple.


Mondo grass care needs to know


Whatever the name, Monto grass is not really real grass. It belongs to the lily family, as the beautiful flowers indicate. The plants grow very slowly and are propagated by stolons or horizontal stems below the soil surface. Monto grass has tuber roots, which allow it to store water and nutrients. This makes it easier to divide the plants and plant new ones.


When it comes to exposure to light, Mondo grass is not very active. The most common green varieties can take anything from full sun to full shade. Leaf color may vary slightly from light green to deep emerald depending on the exposure. Deep black-leafed varieties need full sun. The more shade, the darker the color.



In warmer climates, the foliage of Mondo grass is always evergreen. In cold weather, there may be some death of the leaves, but this can be easily cut off in early spring before new growth begins. One of the major drawbacks of Mondo grass is that they do not tolerate much drought. Once established, the colonies may dry out somewhat, but there should be uniform humidity without standing water.


Container comrades


Typically, Monto grass is used in a natural setting. However, due to its slow growth rate and small size, Mondo grass is a suitable plant for containers. Especially popular for fairy gardens and miniature gardens, Monto grass is very suitable for these situations and combines with many plants.


Many varieties of Mondo grass



Dwarf Mondo grass


Opiobagon japonicus grows up to 1 ft tall with linear green leaves. The spikes of pale pink flowers gather in the middle of the leaves. This tough plant makes a nice edge. Zones 7-10


Nikresense mondo bull


Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' has dark purple leaves about 6 inches high. The spikes of pink-pink flowers are like grape hyacinth that grow on hard stems in summer. Zones 6-11

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