This plant is suitable as an architectural landscape plant for exotic gardens where the shape of the habit is crucial to the design of the garden. Place this plant as a border for garden dividers and pathways as well as being used as ground cover in part-to-full shade areas or in medium-sized garden containers. The round shape of the Mondo Grass consists of slender, grass-like foliage that forms a circular growth habit and spreads rapidly once established. This plant is also is a good addition for the flowering season as the shrub will bloom white to pale lilac flowers that turn into small navy berries during the fruiting season.

Common Name	Mondo Grass
Plant Type	Evergreen / Grasses / Ground Cover / Outdoor / Perennial / Strappy Leaf
In highlights list	Yes
Dimensions	25cm high x 50cm wide
Sunlight	Part Sun / Shade

Flower Colour	Lilac / White
Foliage Colour	Green
Flowering Season	Autumn / Summer
Botanical Genus	Ophiopogon
Botanical Species	japonicus
Foliage Type	Linear - Parallel Margins, Elongate/Strappy - Grass Like
Width	50 cm
Height	25 cm

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Mondo Grass 'Ophiopogon japonicus'

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Place in an area of Full Sun to Part Sun.
Mulch well after planting to retain moisture.

Plant in sandy and loamy soil conditions, clay-based soils are also adequate.
Use a premium pot mix if planting in a container

Water often (2x per day) when establishing the plant.
Water regularly (1x per day) in general care.
Ensure the soil is wet between watering sessions when the soil is dry

Fertilize one per year with slow-release fertilizer.

Remove dead flowers and foliage, also remove foliage with dark spots.

Plant is susceptible to fungal rot

Botanical Name	Tradescantia spathacea
Plant Type	Grass or Grass Like, Ground Cover
Mature Growth Dimensions (Height x Spread)	25 cm x 50 cm
Sun Exposure	Full Sun, Part Shade
Waterwise?	Yes
Bird / Wildlife Attracting?	No
Australian Native?	No
Deciduous or Evergreen?	Evergreen
Perennial?	Yes
Foliage Type	Linear with a tight growth habit shaped like a mound.
Foliage Colour	Green
Flowering?	Yes
Flower Colour	White to Pale Lilac
Flowering Season	Spring
Fruiting	Yes, navy coloured berries, inedible
Fruiting Season	Summer

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Mondo Grass 'Ophiopogon japonicus'

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