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Pruning guide · Perennial
Mondo grass (Ophiopogon japonicus): when and how to prune
Ophiopogon japonicus
Mondo grass (Ophiopogon japonicus) is best pruned in March.
| Pruning months | March |
|---|---|
| Flowering | July–August |
| Native to Belgium | No, planted |
Mondo grass (Ophiopogon japonicus): when to prune it?
In March, before the new shoots appear.
What else to prune in those months? March
Mondo grass (Ophiopogon japonicus): how to prune it?
- Cut leaves browned by frost or drought to 5 cm above the ground.
- A very old or tired carpet can be mown high or cut back in March; it regrows.
- Remove dead pieces from the tufts.
How much to cut, and how often?
- One pruning period a year: March.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- If you only cut back in March, the old stems stand through the winter: insects overwinter in them and birds eat the seeds.
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Plant profile: Mondo grass (Ophiopogon japonicus) · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.