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    • Photo of Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Haku Ryu Ko' foliage by Avant Gardens

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    Also Known As

    • Ophiopogon 'Haku ryu Ko'
    • Ophiopogon japonicus 'Pamela Harper'
    • Pamela Harper Variegated Mondo Grass
    • White Dragon Light Mondo Grass

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover, grass / grass like

    size

    • H: 6"-9"
    • W: 6"-10"

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

    3.5 inch pot | $15

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    Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Haku Ryu Ko' plant details

    Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Haku Ryu Ko' is a slow-growing broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance) with green, variegated and white foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - 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 planiscapus 'Haku Ryu Ko'

    Plant type: perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance)
    Plant family: asparagaceae, liliaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
    Mature size: 6 IN - 10 IN - wide, 6 IN - 9 IN - tall
    Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, lawn alternative, pathway, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Haku Ryu Ko'

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - 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

    LOVE all the Mondo Grasses…but this one is my favorite! Neat, low clumps of evergreen ribbons edged and striped in cream slowly expanding to create a good looking, small scale ground cover – 4-6” tall and 10” wide. White to lavender flowers on older plants sometimes develops sapphire berries. Not fussy about soil and prefers a moist site but when established tolerates a surprising amount of drought; best in morning sun to light to moderate shade. Slow growing…for all good things we must wait!

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Ophiopogon japonicus ‘Pam Harper’ is an evergreen, grass-like plant that forms dense clumps of green and gold variegated foliage. Short spikes of lavender flowers are followed by dark berries in the fall. Ornamental Grasses are low maintenance and grow well in most soil types. They look beautiful, adding color, height, and movement to your garden. Mondo Grass is an excellent companion plant with contrasting foliage.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Named after noted plantswoman Pam Harper, this choice selection of Mondo Grass would need a very sheltered spot in zone 6, plus good drainage, but in zone 7 and warmer climates it's a keeper. Creamy yellow variegated narrow leaves form tidy clumps, making a fun textural addition for the front of the mixed border. We like to use it in year round containers.

    By: Avant Gardens

    The finely textured dark-green leaves of this grass-like groundcover or border edger are brightly edged with gold. Unlike grass, however, this 6-9" t x 10" with perennial offers lavender flowers in summer. PSh-Sh/Med

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Haku Ryu Ko' plant

    How to Grow Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Haku Ryu Ko'

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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