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kdohermann

Ground cover

11 years ago
What sort of ground cover is that and how do you keep it contained?
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Comments (4)

  • PRO
    11 years ago

    This is called dwarf mondo.

    Ophiopogon japonicus "Nana"

    When it does spread, it can be defined in it's parameters, then that which you cut out can be used elsewhere. reliable , but needs climates of Zone 7 or greater.

  • 11 years ago

    I have been considering this variety for a spot in my yard under a big tree. It drops leaves all the time so the ground cover has to tolerate raking or a leaf blower.

  • PRO
    11 years ago

    Once established (rooted in), it's great for blowing over.

  • 11 years ago

    That's what I figured. The irony is that I had grass there before but got rid of it because of the drought but never thought about the tree and the constant leaf situation. Thanks for confirming my suspicions!

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