Ophiopogon japonicus 'Fuiri Gyoku Ryu' is an evergreen perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance) with green, variegated and white foliage. Features grassy texture. Grows well with bright shade - dappled shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Ophiopogon japonicus 'Fuiri Gyoku Ryu'
Plant type: perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance)
GROWING CONDITIONS for Ophiopogon japonicus 'Fuiri Gyoku Ryu'
USDA Zones: 5a - 11
Sun exposure: bright shade - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
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Nursery contributed plant descriptions
A miniature mondo grass with green and white variagtion. Reaching only 3″ tall and growing in clumps 12″ wide, this plant is perfect in fairy gardens and works well as a groundcover. Thrives with sun and shade, and evergreen foliage adds year-round interest to the garden.
aka Ophiopogon 'Black Dragon', Ophiopogon nigrescens, Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Arabicus', Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Ebknizam', Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Ebony Knight', Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Niger', Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens', Ophiopogon planiscapus Ebony Knight®, Arabicus Black Mondo Grass, Arabicus Black Mondo Grass, Black Dragon Mondo Grass, Black Mondo Grass, Black Mondo Grass, Ebony Knight Black Mondo Grass