Ophiopogan japonicus dwarf

Common Name:

Dwarf Mondo Grass

Description:

Ophiopogon 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.

Form:

• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

• Ground Cover

Mature Size:

• Height: 8–10 cm

• Width: 15–25 cm

Aspect:

• Part Shade

• Full Shade

• Indoors / Well lit

Flowering:

• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• Pale Lilac

• Pale Pink

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Disease Resistant

• Bird Attracting

• Perennial

• Suitable for Edging

• Suitable for Mass Planting

• Drought Tolerant once established

• Suitable for Underplanting

• Low Maintenance

• Lawn Alternative

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Liriope ‘Isabella’

• Viola hederacea (Native Violet)

• Soleirolia soleirolii (Baby’s Tears)

• Dichondra repens

• Ajuga australis