Ophiopogon clarkei, commonly known as Himalayan Mondo Grass, is an evergreen perennial herb native to forest floors and shaded grasslands in the Himalayas and Southeast Asia. It typically grows to a height of 0.7-1 feet (0.2-0.3 meters) and spreads 0.5-1 feet (0.2-0.3 meters), forming dense tufts of dark green, grass-like leaves. The plant produces delicate white flowers in the summer, which are followed by blue-black berries that are both ornamental and a food source for birds.

Himalayan Mondo Grass is valued for its lush foliage and is often used as a ground cover, in rock gardens, or as an edging plant. It is also suitable for container gardening and underplanting beneath larger shrubs. This plant is relatively low-maintenance, tolerating a range of light conditions from full sun to full shade. It prefers consistently moist, well-drained soils with rich organic matter. While generally pest-free, it can occasionally suffer from crown rot if grown in overly wet conditions.CC BY-SA 4.0