OPHIOPOGON
Perennial Plant Catalogue
OPHIOPOGON Grown for its grass-like foliage but really a member of the Lily family. Sun or part shade in a sheltered, well-drained, soil. |
Ophiopogon japonicus ‘Variegatus’ Narrow grass like, green and white leaves, evergreen. Short spikes of white flowers in July and August. Height up to 60cm. Spread 30cm. |
Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Nigrescens’ AGM often referred to as a ‘Black Grass’ Evergreen, spreading, clump forming perennial grown for its distinctive grass like, black leaves. Racemes of lilac flowers in summer are followed by black fruits. Height 20cm. Spread 30cm. |