This interesting evergreen, grass-like perennial forms a low spreading clump of spiky, smooth-textured, dark green leaves; in summer, contrasting light lilac to white flowers rise amid the foliage; a sturdy plant that tolerates deep shade, some drought and periods of standing water.

Tolerates deep shade

Good in borders, containers, edgings, shade, woodland and water-wise gardens and as ground cover.

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Ophiopogon japonicus

(Mondo Grass)