Dwarf Mondo Grass

Size

A dwarf evergreen variety of Mondo Grass, perfect for use as a groundcover or edging. Striking in mass plantings or in rock gardens. Excellent substitute for grass where grass doesnt grow well or in hard to mow areas, such as slopes. Dwarf Mondo Grass botanical name is Ophiopogon japonicus Nanus'. There is also mondo grass which grows up to 15 inches tall. Dwarf Mondo Grass Care Plant in well-drained soil and water regularly to establish. Once established, Mondo Grass is drought tolerant. Mulch new plantings, after applying a pre-emergent herbicide to control weeds. Does not tolerate a great deal of foot traffic. Mow in late fall or early spring. Dwarf Mondo Grass Spacing You can plant these plugs 2-4 inches apart, depending on how fast you want the grass to fill in between. Stagger rows to help provide better coverage (image below). To calculate how many plants to use, take the square feet of the area you are filling, and multiply that by 1.45 for 4 inch spacing.

Example: 120 (Sq Ft) x 1.45 = 174 (plugs) x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x