Dwarf Mondo Grass

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Dwarf Mondo Grass

This perennial evergreen grows in average, medium wet, well-drained soil in part shade to full shade. Dwarf Mondo Grass, Ophiopogon japonicus, is an ornamental grass which grows to 4" in height and is closely related to the liriope. It spreads by underground stems or tubers. Mondo Grasses are symmetrical with a fine texture and has a dense crown. Tiny, pale lavender flowers on short stalks bloom in summer are often hidden by the leaves. It is also known as Dwarf Lilyturf, Mondo Grass Dwarf and Monkey Grass. It is intolerant of full sun. This plant is widely used in rock gardens, seashore plantings, borders and groundcovers. ... more info

 

Creeping Wirevine The Creeping Wire vine, Muehlenbeckia, is a vine with strongly rooting and densely intertwining stems. A choice and very hardy addition to combos. This New Zealand gem has dark, wiry stems that contort, curl, and bend like nothing you've seen. The roughly circular leaves are 1cm across and the white, strongly scented flowers are borne in small clusters, followed by shining black fruits. Small, attractive emerald green leaflets.

Dwarf Mondo Grass