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Lilac Ground Cover Plants

Ophiopogon Black Dragon (Black Mondo Grass)

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Ophiopogon planiscapus Black Dragon is a variety of the commonly known, Mondo Grass, and is grown for its fine, near black foliage. The foliage is complemented with flower spikes in summer which bear tiny, lilac flowers as it grows to 15 cm tall and the same wide. Ophiopogon Black Dragon looks best when mass planted and is commonly used in rock gardens, included in borders, grown as a ground cover, planted around outdoor living areas, or simply grown in a container.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Grasses
Height: 15 cm
Spread: 15 cm
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Hardy
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern

Westringia Lilac and Lace (Westringia brevifolia Lilac and Lace)

Westringia Lilac and Lace is a variety of the commonly known, Coastal Rosemary, and is a fast-growing, bushy shrub. It has fine and narrow leaves which are variegated cream and dark green and produces small and dainty, lilac-coloured flowers from late winter through until summer as it grows to 1.5 m tall and the same wide. Westringia Lilac and Lace is commonly included in a mixed planting, maintained in a container, included in coastal gardens, trimmed into a low hedge, or mass planted for an amazing display.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 1.50 m
Spread: 1.50 m
Flowering time: Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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