Trachystemon orientalis Edimentals Ophiopogon 'Comet' is a little-known
Yard notes & kiln story
Description
Ophiopogon 'Comet' is a little-known selection of the woodland groundcover Ophiopogon japonicus that we've treasured in our garden since 1997
see-through 50-70" stems
the plumes are crimson-red but later change to a soft tan color
Maintenance:
They are usually found in very acidic soils
Trachystemon orientalis Edimentals Ophiopogon 'Comet' is a little-knownTrachystemon orientalis is a wonderful and easy to grow pulmonaria relative, imported to the US by plantsman John Elsley in the 1970s, although its native haunts are moist valleys in the Black Sea region (Bulgaria and Turkey). Unlike many things from the '70s, Trachystemon orientalis survived the test of time. The bold, 8" long, sandpapery green leaves make a superb 6" tall, dense, deciduous ground cover that is unrivaled for dry shade similar in