The choice of many landscapers because they just won't die. They love dry conditions and will happily survive in median strips in hot, dry, harsh conditions with masses of exhaust fumes. In better conditions they are simply spectacular for creating edging, mass planting, pots or textural groups. There are lots of types to choose from but the most popular are Evergreen Giant, a tall form or muscari a dwarf form. Neither of these two are running forms and have excellent flowers as well. Stripey White is a name associated with Liriope but it is in fact an Ophiopogon intermedia.
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Liriope Evergreen Giant |
Liriope[ Ophiopogon intermedians] Stripey White |
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Liriope muscari Samantha |
Liriope muscari Royal Purple |
Mondo grass is a staple in many landscapes. The most popular form is Ophiopogon japonicus nana the dwarf form. It can be used planted amongst pavers as a feature or as amongst rocks to soften the impact.
Ophiopogon intermedians variegata is one of the most popular plants we grow. It grows to 700mm and can be used as a silver highlight.
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Ophiopogon japonicus |
Ophiopogon japonicus nana |
Ophiopogon intermedians variegata |
One of the best native clumping plants for sun and shade Dianella is available in a range of forms and styles. Dianella atraxis is a form that is not often used that has broad leaves and blue flowers.
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Dianella caerulea |
Dianella atraxis |
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Dianella ensiformis Silver Streak |