Ophiopogon japonicus ‘Nana’ Dwarf Mondo Grass Live Plant - 4 Inch Pot

About This Plant

Dwarf Mondo Grass, botanically Ophiopogon japonicus ‘Nana’, is a ultra-compact evergreen perennial valued for its dense, dark green, grass-like foliage and low-growing habit. It forms a spreading ground cover suitable for edging, pathways, rock gardens, and small landscape spaces. In summer, established plants may produce white to lavender flowers followed by decorative blue-black berries. It thrives in sun to shade and is deer resistant with good drought tolerance once established.

What You Will Receive

1 live Ophiopogon japonicus ‘Nana’ plant in a 4-inch nursery pot. Healthy, rooted evergreen perennial with ultra-compact, low-growing habit suitable for ground cover and edging. Shipped with secure packaging for safe arrival.

Growing Information

Common Name: Dwarf Mondo Grass
Botanical Name: Ophiopogon japonicus ‘Nana’
Plant Type: Evergreen perennial ground cover
Growth Stage: Established young live plant
Sun Requirements: Sun to shade
Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil preferred
Watering: Moderate; becomes more drought tolerant once established
Mature Height: Approximately 2–3 inches
Mature Spread: Approximately 12–24 inches
Growth Habit: Low-growing and spreading
Growth Rate: Slow
Foliage: Dense, dark green, grass-like foliage
Flower Color: White to lavender
Bloom Season: Summer
Fruit: Decorative blue-black berries may follow flowering
USDA Zones: 7–10
Deer Resistant: Yes
Drought Tolerant: Yes, once established
Container Friendly: Yes

Care Tip

Water regularly while the Dwarf Mondo Grass establishes its root system. After establishment, water less frequently. For mass planting or pathway edging, space plants according to the desired carpet coverage.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

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