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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

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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!
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.
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.
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

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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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover, Grass / Grass Like

Zones

6a-10b

Size

Height: 6"-8"

Width: 12"-36"

  • sun - shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover, Grass / Grass Like

Zones

7a-10a

Size

Height: 2"-8"

Width: 6"-20"

  • sun - shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover, Grass / Grass Like

Zones

7a-10b

Size

Height: 12"

Width: 12"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover, Grass / Grass Like

Zones

6a-10b

Size

Height: 12"-15"

Width: 15"-36"

  • sun - shade
  • occasional - drought tolerant
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aka Ophiopogon japonicus 'Gyoku-ryu', Dwarf Mondo Grass

Plant Type

Groundcover, Grass / Grass Like

Zones

5a-10b

Size

Height: 2"-3"

Width: 8"-12"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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