Dwarf Mondo Grass
Ophiopogon Kyoto is a Dwarf Mondo Grass and grows as a small clump with fine, dark green foliage. Flower spikes appear in summer bearing tiny, white flowers as it grows to 10 cm tall and the same wide. Ophiopogon Kyoto is best showcased with a mass planting and is commonly added to rock gardens, used in borders, grown as a groundcover, planted between pavers, planted around outdoor living areas, or simply maintained in a container.
Suited to regions: | Subtropical, Temperate |
Plant type: | Grasses |
Height: | 10 cm |
Spread: | 10 cm |
Flowering time: | Summer |
Tolerances: | Hardy |
Garden uses: | Borders, Containers, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas, Specimen |
Garden styles: | Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, White |
Easy to grow? | Yes |
Maintenance requirements | Low |
Growth rate | Medium |
Also known as | Dwarf Mondo Grass |
The optimum Ophiopogon Kyoto spacing for the plants to merge and become an effective ground cover is 7 cm apart. However, if you want them to grow as a unique plant, they will need to be spaced at least 15 cm apart.
Ophiopogon Kyoto is a popular choice in landscaping projects across NZ. It is commonly mass planted either as a ground cover or on a bank, planted between pavers, or planted around outdoor living areas such as pools and barbecue areas. This hardy, ornamental grass is also perfect for modern and cottage gardens. Ophiopogon Kyoto is favoured by landscape designers across NZ for its elegant and petite foliage. Little wonder it is a popular choice in landscaping.
The most important part of Ophiopogon Kyoto care is to make sure they have a well-drained soil that does not become waterlogged at any time. This, along with over-watering, are the main causes of plants to fail to perform or die. The next critical elements are weed control and The Plant Company recommends an organic mulch is spread around the plants after planting. They should be fed in spring with a general fertiliser. At this time any dead leaves can be removed. The plants are generally not trimmed aside from removing unsightly leaves. They rarely suffer from any pests or diseases but you may want to keep an eye out for mealy bugs and scale insect. Overall, they are a very easy plant to care for.
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The best growing conditions for Ophiopogon Kyoto are a full sun or part shade position. These are hardy plants that will tolerate frost, drought, cold climates, wind, coastal climates, and most soil types, except extreme wet. Above all else, make sure it is grown on well-drained soil that does not become water-logged. Similarly, if you intend growing Ophiopogon Kyoto in a pot, make sure that only potting media is used and never use garden soil. After planting be sure to spread fertiliser across the soil surface and do not put any in the holes at planting.
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