ophiopogon japonicus variegata
Ophiopogon japonicus variegata is a striking, easy-care groundcover that brings a graceful touch to New Zealand gardens. Known for its slender, arching leaves banded with creamy white and bright green stripes, this hardy plant is as reliable as it is attractive. Perfect for adding year-round interest to borders, underplanting shady trees, or creating a lush, textural carpet, Ophiopogon japonicus variegata thrives in a range of conditions and needs little maintenance once established. Whether you’re looking to brighten a shaded corner or create contrast alongside darker foliage plants, this versatile variety is a must-have for gardeners seeking beauty and resilience.
Ophiopogon japonicus
Ophiopogon japonicus, commonly known as green Mondo Grass, is a striking ornamental grass. It grows as a clump and produces a dense tuft of grass-like, dark green leaves to about 25 cm tall and the same width. Ophiopogon japonicus performs best when mass planted and is commonly used in rock gardens, included in borders, planted as a ground cover, or maintained in a container.
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Ophiopogon 'Silver Mist' (Silver Mondo Grass)
Ophiopogon 'Silver Mist' is a dwarf silver Mondo Grass, and features fine, grass-like foliage that is variegated dark green and white. It typically grows to 15 cm tall and the same width. Ophiopogon 'Silver Mist' is best showcased with a mass planting and is commonly added to rock gardens, used in borders, grown as a groundcover, planted around outdoor living areas, or maintained in a container.
