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Dwarf Mondo Grass – Dense Dark Green Clumps

Dwarf Mondo Grass: Lush, Grass-Like Groundcover

Creates a lush groundcover of dense, dark green grass-like clumps. Only half the size of the species. Excellent as an edging plant or tucked into rocks for contrast. Evergreen.

Plant Profile

Light: Filtered sun
Moisture: Moderate
Height: 2 feet or less
Spread: 1 foot or less

Low maintenance and tidy.

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