How to Grow Mondo Grass
Ophiopogon japonicus
Your complete guide to growing Mondo Grass.
📷 Wikipedia: Ophiopogon japonicusWhen to Plant Mondo Grass
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
Companion Plants for Mondo Grass
✓ Good companions
Shares preference for partial shade and moist soil, provides height variation
Both prefer acidic soil and partial shade, mondo grass works well as underplanting
Similar shade requirements, colorful leaves complement mondo grass texture
Compatible growing conditions and adds colorful foliage above mondo grass
Similar shade tolerance and moisture requirements, complementary textures
Mondo grass makes excellent groundcover under these shade-providing trees
Both thrive in shade with consistent moisture, attractive foliage contrast
Very similar growing requirements and appearance, can be mixed for textural variety
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone toxin that inhibits growth of many plants including mondo grass
Allelopathic compounds in leaves and roots suppress nearby plant growth
Aggressive spreading nature can overwhelm and crowd out mondo grass
