🌸
Non-native
Mondo Grass
Ophiopogon japonicus
— Family: Asparagaceae
Perennial
USDA Zone 6-11
A grass-like evergreen perennial that forms dense tufts. Excellent for edging paths or as a lawn alternative in deep shade.
Height
0.5–1 ft
Spread
1–1.5 ft
Sun
Part Shade to Full Shade
Water
Medium
🌡️ Growing Conditions
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Season
- Warm season
- Soil
- Rich, well-drained
✨ Traits
🦌 Deer Resistant
🎯 Uses
Border
Groundcover
Erosion Control
Ornamental
🦋 Wildlife Value
No specific wildlife value noted
🌡️ USDA Hardiness Zones
6a
6b
7a
7b
8a
8b
9a
9b
10a
10b
11a
11b
Temp range: -10°F to 50°F
📍 Native Range
Origin: Non-native species
This plant is not native to any US state.
Also grows in (not native):
AL
AK
AZ
AR
CA
CO
CT
DE
FL
GA
HI
ID
IL
IN
IA
KS
KY
LA
ME
MD
MA
MI
MN
MS
MO
MT
NE
NV
NH
NJ
NM
NY
NC
OH
OK
OR
PA
RI
SC
SD
TN
TX
UT
VT
VA
WA
WV
WI
WY
📅 Planting Calendar
🔄 Transplant
Plant Spring
April – June