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Dwarf mondo grass is a lower-growing cultivar ofmondo grass(Ophiopogon spp.)
valued as a low-maintenance alternative to grass in spots with full shade or partial shade.
However, It doesn’t provide as even of a surface as many turfgrasses.
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Keep reading to learn what conditions dwarf mondo grass thrives in as well as how to propagate it.
It prefers shade, but can tolerate near full sun, as long as it is watered properly.
Soil
Dwarf mondo grass wants humusy soil that drains well.
Water
you oughta keep the soil of dwarf mondo grass consistently moist but not soggy.
Mixing compost into its soil will help strike just the correct balance between moisture retention and good drainage.
Temperature and Humidity
Dwarf mondo grass holds up well to the humidity of the southeastern U.S.
It is evergreen in zone 6 and warmer and prefers warm but not extremely hot temperatures.
Its lack of cold-hardiness keeps northern gardeners (zone 5 and colder) from enjoying it.
Propagating Dwarf Mondo Grass
Propagate dwarf mondo grass by dividing the roots in spring.
All three problems (slugs, snails, and fungus) are exacerbated by wet conditions.
Root Rot
An example of a fungus-related disease that attacks dwarf mondo grass isroot rot.
Yellowing leaves are a symptom of root rot.
Replant the plant in a spot that has good drainage.
Dwarf mondo grass only reaches heights of 4 to 6 inches high.
The main con to mondo grass is that it is requires constant moisture and is not drought tolerant.
Mondo grass leaves are larger and less dense than dwarf mondo grass leaves.
Dwarf varieties also spread more quickly than their larger counterparts.
