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Silver Mist

Silver Mist

Ophiopogon japonicus

Compact, clumping evergreen grass-like plant with beautiful narrow dark green foliage with a fine white variegation. Though flowers are insignificant, the beautiful variegated  foliage will brighten any shady garden. Tolerates full sun by the coast, but is best with afternoon shade in inland gardens.

Grass-like perennial
Native to China
Height 6-8″
Light shade to shade
Regular to moderate water
Wide variety of soils
Zone 7-11 Hardy to 10 degrees F.
Space 6-12″ on center
Useful in pots, edges, and between pavers; good for tropical & foliage effects.