Ophiopogon japonicus Gyoku Ryu Perennial Plant of the Year Discovered in the parking lot

Discovered in the parking lot of the Brandywine Conservancy by F

which occurs fairly quickly after flowering ceases

and it looks really sweet

topped with red flowers in spring

the large purple jug-like flowers adorn the base of the plant

Ophiopogon japonicus Gyoku Ryu Perennial Plant of the Year Discovered in the parking lot"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