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April 23, 1957
Madison County Democrat
London, Madison County, Ohio
What is this article about?
Ohio State University extension floriculturist Victor H. Ries advises against using mondo grass, advertised as lily turf, for home lawns in the Columbus area, as it and related plants like Liriope and Ophiopogon cannot withstand mowing and are suitable only for small patches in sun or shade.
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Mondo Grass Not Good For Use On Area Home Lawns
COLUMBUS— Mondo grass, now widely advertised by southern nurseries as a lily turf, will not make a lawn, says Victor H. Ries, Ohio State University extension floriculturist.
The grass, Ries explains, is one of 3 related plants, sometimes called lily turf which are used as grass substitutes or ground cover plants. The other plants are Liriope and Ophiopogon. They will not stand mowing. Ries says. They are hardy in Ohio but are recommended only for relatively small patches - a few square yards in sun or shade, preferably in shade.
COLUMBUS— Mondo grass, now widely advertised by southern nurseries as a lily turf, will not make a lawn, says Victor H. Ries, Ohio State University extension floriculturist.
The grass, Ries explains, is one of 3 related plants, sometimes called lily turf which are used as grass substitutes or ground cover plants. The other plants are Liriope and Ophiopogon. They will not stand mowing. Ries says. They are hardy in Ohio but are recommended only for relatively small patches - a few square yards in sun or shade, preferably in shade.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Nature
What keywords are associated?
Mondo Grass
Lily Turf
Ground Cover
Lawn Substitute
Ohio Gardening
What entities or persons were involved?
Victor H. Ries
Where did it happen?
Columbus, Ohio
Story Details
Key Persons
Victor H. Ries
Location
Columbus, Ohio
Story Details
Mondo grass, advertised as lily turf, and related plants Liriope and Ophiopogon are not suitable for lawns as they cannot withstand mowing and are recommended only for small ground cover patches in sun or shade.