Pruning guide
How to prune gyoku-ryu mondo grass
Best time
As needed year-round
How often
Rarely — only to remove dead growth as it appears
Technique
Carefully snip or pull individual dead leaves at the base with scissors or fingers. No full-clump shearing is appropriate for this dwarf form.
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Pruning gyoku-ryu mondo grass — FAQ
When should I prune gyoku-ryu mondo grass?
As needed year-round. Carefully snip or pull individual dead leaves at the base with scissors or fingers. No full-clump shearing is appropriate for this dwarf form.
How often does gyoku-ryu mondo grass need pruning?
Rarely — only to remove dead growth as it appears. Gyoku-ryu is a dwarf compact cultivar of Ophiopogon japonicus. It is extremely slow-growing and needs almost no pruning. Remove dead or yellowing individual leaves at the base as they appear. Do not shear or cut it back hard — the fine, dense clumps are very slow to recover and hard pruning can permanently damage the plant.
How do you prune gyoku-ryu mondo grass?
Carefully snip or pull individual dead leaves at the base with scissors or fingers. No full-clump shearing is appropriate for this dwarf form.