Mondo Grass

Ophiopogon japonicus

Asparagaceae - Asparagus Family

(formerly in Liliaceae - Lily Family)

▲▼ mondograss

▲▼ mondograss

▲Black Mondograss

Location near campus:  none known

You can find some images on the following websites:

• http://www.rockmga.org/groundcovers.asp

 

Another related species is Black Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Niger').  Images of it can be seen at:

• http://www.hilltop-gardens.com/perenmobody.html