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Under the Oak Canopy - Plant Care for Your New Landscape
Plant Name: Mondo grass –
Ophiopogon japonicus
Attractive clumps of stemless, dark green, grass-
like leaves make a beautiful groundcover or low
border.
Plant Size: Grows 12-15” tall and wide
Evergreen/Deciduous: Evergreen
Light Needs: Partial to full sun
Watering: Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an
extensive root system.
Blooms: Tiny spikes of lilac flowers appear in summer
Key feature: Easy care groundcover, bird friendly
Pruning: Clumps may be divided every 2-3 years in early spring
Care: None
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