dwarf lilyturf

Overview

The Dwarf Lilyturf (Ophiopogon japonicus) is an evergreen perennial native to Japan. It forms a grass-like carpet of foliage that is a deep, rich green color. In the summer, delicate white and pale mauve bell-shaped flowers appear. This tough groundcover is drought tolerant, thriving in full sun to partial shade and needing less water than other species. A great choice for shade gardens, it's low-maintenance and grows slowly, getting up to 6" tall and spreading up to 18". Though it prefers moist, well-drained soil, it will tolerate clay soils and partial drought. With regular pruning, it can be kept in a neat mounded shape.

Care Guide