Mondo Grass is a good sod-forming ground cover, to 9in. high. The foliage is very dark blue-green. Pretty, lilac flower spikes are produced in summer. In Zone 8 we always plant Mondo Grass in the shade, or afternoon shade, as it tends to discolor in full sun.

We use Mondo Grass under the canopy of trees where it's difficult to grow lawn grasses. You can mow it once a year in late winter, before new growth begins, to remove any foliage that might have been damaged by cold.

Dwarf Mondo Grass is similar but only 3in. high with no flowers or berries. A great selection for groundcover between stepping stones and an excellent selection for underplanting laceleaf japanese maples. Grows well in shade. Sun will scorch it. On rare occasion we use Dwarf Mondo as a lawn substitute where it's difficult to grow lawn grasses.

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