Ophiopogon japonicus - P9

Description
The Mondo grass (Ophiopogon japonicus) is a bushy, runner-forming, broad, winter-green perennial that produces purple flowers from July to August. In a semi-shady to shady location with humus-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 20 cm and is approx. 25 cm wide. The Mondo grass is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* wintergreen

Frost hardiness
The Mondo grass has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bushy, runner-forming, broad.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour! - If the plant is watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the roots are encouraged to penetrate deeper into the soil. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought.

Flower
Ophiopogon japonicus forms purple flowers from July.

Use
Group planting, ground cover, woodland edge, shade