{"title":"Mondo Grass","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrowse our range of Mondo Grass, a versatile and low-maintenance evergreen ground cover valued for its neat, grass-like foliage and adaptability to a wide range of garden conditions. Available in standard and dwarf forms, Mondo Grass is ideal for edging garden beds, filling shaded areas, and creating a lush, weed-suppressing ground cover in any Victorian garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ophiopogon-planiscapus","title":"Ophiopogon planiscapus Nigrescens","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"36\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"16\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Mondo Grass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"819\" data-start=\"38\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"54\" data-start=\"38\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"57\" data-start=\"54\"\u003eBlack Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon planiscapus) is a striking, evergreen, clumping perennial known for its unique deep purple to almost black, strap-like foliage. It is a slow-growing ornamental grass-like plant that forms dense, low-growing mounds, making it an excellent ground cover or accent plant in garden beds, borders, and pots. During late spring to summer, it produces small, bell-shaped, pale purple to lilac flowers that rise above the foliage, followed by small, dark blue berries. Black Mondo Grass thrives in well-drained soil and prefers a part-shade to full-shade position, though it can tolerate some sun. 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Taller than the standard mondo grass, this variety grows in upright tufts, making it an excellent choice for borders, edging, or understorey planting in shaded gardens. It spreads slowly via underground rhizomes, forming neat colonies over time. During summer, it produces small spikes of pale lilac to white flowers, often hidden among the leaves, followed by ornamental blue-black berries. Highly adaptable, it performs well in Melbourne’s climate, tolerating a range of soils and light frost once established. Low maintenance and evergreen, it brings refined texture and structure to shaded and semi-shaded planting schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"821\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"833\" class=\"\"\u003eForm:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"893\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"878\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"878\" class=\"\"\u003eShrub - Clumping \/ Grass-like \/ Mounding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"893\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"893\" class=\"\"\u003eGround Cover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"898\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"917\" class=\"\"\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"956\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"938\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp 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class=\"\"\u003eWhite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1122\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1144\" class=\"\"\u003eKey Attributes:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1364\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1166\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1166\" class=\"\"\u003eSuitable for Pots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1188\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1188\" class=\"\"\u003eDisease Resistant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1208\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1208\" class=\"\"\u003eBird Attracting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1222\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1222\" class=\"\"\u003ePerennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1246\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1246\" class=\"\"\u003eSuitable for Edging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1277\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1277\" class=\"\"\u003eSuitable for Mass Planting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1297\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1297\" class=\"\"\u003eLow Maintenance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1335\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1335\" class=\"\"\u003eDrought Tolerant once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1364\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1364\" class=\"\"\u003eSuitable for 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class=\"\"\u003eHelleborus spp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1504\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1504\" class=\"\"\u003eClivia miniata\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1527\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1527\" class=\"\"\u003eAspidistra elatior\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1547\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1547\" class=\"\"\u003eFatsia japonica\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Landscape Link","offers":[{"title":"Tray of 40 tubes","offer_id":45405564764325,"sku":"","price":120.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10CM","offer_id":45937657872549,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/2911\/0693\/files\/Ophiopoganjaponicustall.png?v=1746161672"},{"product_id":"ophiopogan-japonicus-dwarf","title":"Ophiopogan japonicus dwarf","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"17\" class=\"\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"18\" data-end=\"35\" class=\"\"\u003eDwarf Mondo Grass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"37\" data-end=\"40\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"59\" class=\"\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"799\" class=\"\"\u003eOphiopogon japonicus ‘Nana’, commonly known as Dwarf Mondo Grass, is a compact, evergreen ground cover renowned for its dense, tufted clumps of deep green, strappy foliage. Smaller than the standard variety, this slow-growing form reaches only a fraction of the height, making it a popular choice for low borders, between pavers, or as a lawn substitute in shaded areas. Perfectly suited to Melbourne’s climate, it thrives in part to full shade and tolerates dry conditions once established. While it may produce tiny lilac or pale pink flowers in summer, they are often hidden by the foliage, followed by small, glossy blue-black berries. Its tidy habit and low maintenance needs make it a favourite in formal and modern landscapes alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"804\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"816\" class=\"\"\u003eForm:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"876\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"861\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"861\" class=\"\"\u003eShrub - Clumping \/ Grass-like \/ Mounding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"876\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"876\" class=\"\"\u003eGround Cover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"881\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"900\" class=\"\"\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"938\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"920\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"903\" 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Despite often being called “black mondo grass,” it is not a true grass, but rather a hardy, clumping perennial from the lily family. Its narrow, strap-like leaves are a deep purple-black colour, forming dense, low-growing tufts that spread slowly via underground rhizomes. In summer, it produces small, bell-shaped pale lilac to white flowers tucked among the foliage, followed by glossy black berries. ‘Black Dragon’ thrives in Melbourne gardens, tolerating full sun to full shade, though it shows its richest colour in part shade. It’s an ideal ground cover or edging plant and works beautifully when planted en masse, between pavers, or in contrast combinations with silver, green, or chartreuse-leafed plants. 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