Ophiopogon japonicus 'Silver Mist' Variegated mondo grass, Variegated lily turf, snakebeard
Zones 7 to 10; Filtered sun or deep shade.
Mature size 6 to 8 inches height, forms a dense grass-like groundcover.
Green and sparkling silver variegation, very fine, grass-like leaves emerge in clumps from a network of rhizomes that grow just below the soil surface. With age the clumps will merge to form a soft dense carpet of foliage. In summer, tiny spikes of small pale lavender flowers are hidden in the dense foliage. Very easy to grow evergreen perennial, member of the lily family.
Grow in average, medium moisture, well-drained soil in part shade to full shade. Intolerant of full sun. Plant in container, in mass as small clusters or large; small-scale ground cover in rock gardens, between stepping stones or low border edging.
*Sold as a Flat of eighteen (18) plants in four (4) inch pots. Each Flat counts as one item when calculating shipping cost.
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