Yapard mondo grass

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Yapard'

GroundcoverAsparagaceae

Yapard mondo grass
Evergreen
USDA zones6 to 9
SunNeeds partial sun (4 to 6 hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Growth rate
Slow
Habit
Clumping
Bloom season
Summer
Soil types
Loam

Garden uses

BorderRain gardenRock gardenShade garden

Notes

'Yapard' mondo grass (Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Yapard') is a grass for borders, rock gardens, and shade gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes part sun and average to moist, loamy soil. It grows in a clumping form and grows slowly. The foliage stays evergreen, and it blooms from early to late summer.

Pairs well with Aureola Japanese forest grass, Cinnamon fern, Wood sorrel, and Snake's head.