About
Compact, slowly-spreading, evergreen perennial, forming dense clumps of arching, narrowly strap-shaped, grey-green leaves 20-30cm in length, edged and striped creamy-white. Racemes of small pale purple-tinted white flowers, in summer, occasionally followed by fleshy, blue-black berries.
About the genus
Ophiopogon are rhizomatous or tufted evergreen perennials forming clumps of leathery, narrowly strap-shaped leaves, with racemes of small bell-shaped white or mauve flowers on leafless stems in summer, followed by glossy black berries
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeGrass Like, Herbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moist but well-drained soil, slightly acid, fertile, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by division in spring as growth resumes
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to damage from slugs
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free