Ophiopogon Japonicus 'Silver Mist' will spruce up your garden. This year's additions to Garden D'Lights at Bellevue Botanical Garden include a poinsettia tree, a purple clematis arbor, a larger ...

Dwarf mondo grass (Ophiopogon japonicus 'Nana') is a low-growing evergreen perennial that adds a fine texture to the garden. Its small white to lilac flowers appear in August, followed by ...

St. Augustine doesn't take to shade. Forget Bermuda. So master gardener Karen Williams relies on an alternative ground cover in her shade garden -- dwarf mondo grass. The tight clumps of dark ...

In North America, there is a special group of about 12 different species of plants, “Mondo grass,” Ophiopogon japonicus, all related to lilies, and traditionally classified as part of the lily ...

Mondo grass is a popular choice for creating borders, and why wouldn't it be? With its delicate blades and low-maintenance needs, it's a versatile plant that manages to thrive in a variety of ...

Mondo grass isn't a true grass, but it will truly grow well in the shade of a large tree to help cover exposed roots. Consider this plant for shady spots.

Dwarf Mondo Grass | 18 Count Flat of Large 4 Inch Pots | Ophiopogon Japonicus Nanus | Live Evergreen Shade Loving Groundcover Florida Foliage 15 ratings ...

Scientific name: Ophiopogon japonicus Nana.Growth habit: A clump-forming perennial growing to 4 inches tall. The leaves arise from thick stems at ground level, are evergreen and linear in shape ...

Black mondo grass, above left, provides year round stability and structure. Whenever I add a new plant to my garden, I make an effort to consider how its appearance will affect the plants nearby.

Dear Reader: I am going to recommend mondo grass (monkey grass), the regular type, not the dwarf, for almost anywhere in Texas. I know you said that you tried it, but if you were using Ophiopogon ...

Q. You recently mentioned dwarf mondo grass. Is this also called dwarf monkey grass? My landscaper planted a patch. Some of the plugs are doing great; others are mostly brown and they are in the ...