Ophiopogon japonicus Gyoku Ryu Patterned Foliage gently twisting leaves

gently twisting leaves

resembling a bloodshot eye

it adapts well to all but the driest woodland conditions

The foliage can burn in full sun

the wax fades in the heat of summer leaving the leaves green

Ophiopogon japonicus Gyoku Ryu Patterned Foliage gently twisting leaves"Simply irresistible" is the best way to describe Ophiopogon 'Gyoku Ryu', a dwarf mondo grass cultivar with thick, dark green, grass like foliage that eventually makes a tight mat in even the worst garden conditions. Plant dwarf mondo on 6 12" centers for a wonderful evergreen groundcover. Ophiopogon 'Gyoku Ryu' could best be described as looking like a lush lawn of pre mowed grass what a great idea! If that's not enough, the rhizomes of Ophiopogon