Ophiopogon Japonicus Kyoto Dwarf "Mondo Grass" 0.5Liter

Mondo ‘Kyoto Dwarf’

Botanical Name

Ophiopogon japonicus ‘Kyoto Dwarf’

Common Names

• Dwarf Mondo Grass
• Japanese Mondo Grass
• Mondo Grass

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Product Description

Mondo ‘Kyoto Dwarf’ is a low-growing, evergreen ornamental grass with dense, dark green, strap-like foliage. Its compact, tufted habit makes it ideal for borders, rockeries, edging, container planting, and underplanting in shaded gardens. This low-maintenance, slow-growing plant is hardy, tolerant of a wide range of conditions, and perfect for creating neat, lush groundcovers in South African gardens.

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Size When Fully Grown

• Height: ± 10–15 cm
• Spread: ± 20–30 cm
• Growth habit: Dense, clump-forming, low mound

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Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Partial shade to full shade
  • Can tolerate filtered sun; avoids hot, harsh afternoon sun.
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
  • Prefers humus-rich, slightly acidic to neutral soils.
• Watering: Low to moderate
  • Water moderately until established; drought tolerant once established.
• Climate:
  • Suitable for most South African regions
  • Tolerates coastal and inland climates; hardy to mild frost
• Maintenance: Very low
  • Occasional trimming of old leaves maintains neat appearance

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Best Planting Season & Growth Cycle (South Africa)

• Best Time to Plant: Spring or early autumn
• Active Growing Season: Spring through autumn
• Seasonal Notes:
  • Evergreen year-round in mild climates
  • Slow-growing, dense foliage provides continuous groundcover
  • Ideal for shaded areas and low-maintenance landscapes