Dwarf Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon japonicus ‘Nana’) is a compact, evergreen groundcover prized for its fine, grass-like foliage and tidy, low-growing habit. With its deep green, arching leaves forming dense clumps, this miniature mondo grass adds a soft, lush texture to gardens, borders, and containers. Ideal for modern landscapes and shaded spaces, it creates a calming, natural look year-round.
Hardy, slow-growing, and incredibly low-maintenance, Dwarf Mondo Grass is perfect for beginners, busy gardeners, and anyone seeking a reliable groundcover or edging plant. It also makes a thoughtful living gift for garden lovers, offering lasting beauty with minimal care.
🌿 Key Features:
Compact, clumping evergreen groundcover
Fine, grass-like foliage with rich green colour
Excellent for edging, borders, pathways, and pots
Very low-maintenance and slow-growing
Performs well in shade or filtered light
Ideal for formal, Japanese-style, and modern gardens
🌞 Care Instructions:
Light Requirements:
Prefers part shade to full shade
Tolerates filtered sun; avoid harsh, direct afternoon sun
Watering:
Water regularly during establishment
Once established, requires only occasional watering
Keep soil moist but not waterlogged
Soil:
Prefers well-draining soil rich in organic matter
Suitable for garden beds or containers
Temperature & Climate:
Thrives in temperate to subtropical climates
Frost-tolerant once established
Maintenance:
Very low maintenance
Remove old or damaged leaves as needed
Slow-growing and rarely requires division
🏡 Ideal For:
🌿 Garden edging and borders
🏡 Shaded courtyards and pathways
🌱 Pots, planters, and underplanting
🎁 Gifts for gardeners and landscape lovers
💚 Creating neat, structured garden designs
📏 Plant Size:
Mature height: 5–10cm
Spread: 20–30cm
🛒 Why Buy From Wildhorse Homestead?
Locally grown, hardy landscape plants
Chemical-free and well-established stock
Carefully packaged to ensure safe delivery Australia-wide
Other names: Mini Mondo Grass, Dwarf Lilyturf
Pot Sizes:
Small – Tubes 40–80mm wide
Medium – 80–120mm pot
Large – 125–200mm pot
Plant Size: Mature stock with well-developed root systems appropriate to pot size
Delivery: Plants are carefully packaged to ensure they arrive in excellent condition. Fast shipping direct to your door, with both Express and Regular Post available Australia-wide (flat rate up to 5kg). Water immediately upon planting to help reduce transplant shock.
