Ophiopogon 'Variegatus' | Variegated Mondo Grass | Evergreen Groundcover | Shade Perennial | Live 3.5" Pot Plant

Ophiopogon japonicus 'Variegatus', commonly known as Variegated Mondo Grass, is a beautiful evergreen perennial prized for its graceful arching foliage striped with creamy white and rich green. This compact, clump-forming plant provides year-round texture and color, making it an excellent choice for borders, pathways, woodland gardens, containers, and shade landscapes.

During summer, delicate pale lavender flowers emerge among the foliage and are followed by attractive blue-black berries in fall, adding subtle seasonal interest. Deer resistant, drought tolerant once established, and exceptionally easy to grow, Variegated Mondo Grass is a reliable choice for both beginner and experienced gardeners.

Key Features

• Botanical Name: Ophiopogon japonicus 'Variegatus'
• Common Name: Variegated Mondo Grass
• Plant Type: Evergreen Perennial
• Foliage Color: Green with Creamy White Variegation
• Flower Color: Pale Lavender
• Berry Color: Blue-Black
• Mature Height: 6–10 inches
• Spread: 12–18 inches
• Growth Habit: Clumping, Low-Growing
• Light Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade (tolerates some morning sun)
• Water Needs: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 6–10

Why You'll Love It

• Attractive evergreen variegated foliage
• Excellent low-maintenance groundcover
• Brightens shaded landscapes
• Produces delicate lavender flowers
• Decorative blue-black berries
• Deer resistant
• Drought tolerant after establishment
• Perfect for edging and borders
• Ideal for woodland gardens and containers

Perfect For

• Shade gardens
• Woodland gardens
• Garden borders
• Pathway edging
• Foundation plantings
• Under trees and shrubs
• Rock gardens
• Containers and planters
• Groundcover plantings
• Erosion control

Care Instructions

Plant in moist, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Grow in partial shade to full shade for best foliage color, although plants tolerate some morning sun. Water regularly during establishment, then only during prolonged dry periods. Remove damaged foliage in early spring and divide mature clumps every few years to encourage vigorous growth.