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Dwarf Mondo Grass
Tiny, pale lavender flowers on short stalks bloom in summer are often hidden by the leaves. This perennial evergreen grows in average, medium wet, well-drained soil in part shade to full shade. This plant is widely used in rock gardens, seashore plantings, borders and groundcovers. It is also known as Dwarf Lilyturf, Mondo Grass Dwarf and Monkey Grass. It spreads by underground stems or tubers. It is intolerant of full sun. Dwarf Mondo Grass, Ophiopogon japonicus, is an ornamental grass which grows to 4" in height and is closely related to the liriope. Mondo Grasses are symmetrical with a fine texture and has a dense crown. ... more
Lamium - White Nancy With a plant height of 6" and a spread of 12-24", Lamium 'White Nancy' blooms from May to July. 'White Nancy' looks great among Hostas, Ferns, Lungworts (Pulmonaria), bulbs and wildflowers. 'White Nancy' will grow best in full sun, but will tolerate some afternoon shade in a moist area. The short spiked white flowers make it a wonderful ground cover. The Lamium 'White Nancy', Lamium maculatum, has beautiful oval, variegated silvery-white leaves with greenish margins. Use Lamium in hanging baskets, in mixed containers, trailing over walls or as an edger, but spread must be controlled. Plant in a well-drained soil and do not allow it to dry out. |
