Dwarf Mondo Grass

Everything about Dwarf Mondo Grass

Dwarf mondo grass that is generally used to enhance the beauty of landscape yards and lawns is a drought resistant variety that requires less maintenance and care. This low growing grass variety remains green throughout the year and has zero risk of pests. Being a short growing plant, it grows only up to two to four inches and is hence enough to mow it once in a year. This drought resistant grass can well establish even in sunny locations if it is well irrigated at the time of germination and establishment. This article presents tips to propagate Dwarf mondo grass successfully.

It can be propagated either through seeds or by division of the existing plant. If you wish to use the seeds for propagation make sure to use the fresh seeds. The less fresh the seeds are lower will be the germination rate. So, it is better plant the seeds immediately after harvesting. After planting the seeds place the pots in a cool area as they germinate better at low temperature. For better germination keep the seeds moist before planting. It will take about 2 weeks to 6 months for the seeds to germinate depending on the seed quality.

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If you cannot wait for six months only to know that they failed to germinate then the best way to propagate Dwarf mondo grass is through division of the plant. Dig out a large clump of Dwarf mondo grass from soil and cut it in to small sprigs either with hand or knife. Now, plant the sprigs in your desired location about six to eight inches apart. Take care and water the clumps well until they get established in the soil. This way surely propagates the Dwarf mondo grass and the new plants will be akin to the parent. For best results, cut the Dwarf mondo grass either early in the fall or early in the spring. This way of propagating the Dwarf mondo grass is not only easy but also cheap. A single clump can be separated in to 50 to 100 sprigs. You can get a clump from your neighboring yard or can even order the sprigs at a wholesale supplier.

For perfect growth, use weed free compost for up to 3 inches in the planting area. After the sprig gets established start using NPK fertilizer with 5-10-5 combination at least once in a month. It is recommended to use liquid fertilizer during the first six months. This will ensure that the sprigs grow and spread perfectly. Later you can continue to use fertilizer pellets once in a year after mowing. For those pellets to dissolve well in the soil water the grass after application of the fertilizer.

However, propagation of Dwarf mondo grass has its own disadvantages.

It cannot be planted in areas of heavy traffic and planting them is also a laborious job.
Slow grower and may even take years to cover large areas.
Tough to hand pick the weeds during establishment stage. However, you can use pre-emergence herbicides specific for Dwarf mondo grass to prevent weed seed germination before planting the sprigs.

As these maintenance risks are to be taken only once in a year, Dwarf mondo grass is the preferred variety for decorating the landscape yards.