Disporopsis pernyi Zebra Stripes Ficus the rhizomes of Ophiopogon japonicus

the rhizomes of Ophiopogon japonicus have long been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat inflammation

2' wide clump is topped in late winter with 12" stalks of outfacing creamy white flowers

Clumping ones can be dug and divided into smaller clumps

knitting needle-like leaves that are stiff and delightfully painful

Disporopsis pernyi Zebra Stripes Ficus the rhizomes of Ophiopogon japonicusWe are pleased to introduce this Hans Hansen creation the first named variegated evergreen Solomon's Seal, Disporopsis pernyi 'Zebra Stripes'. This type of mericlinal streaking isn't particularly stable, but our six year old garden clumps have remained variegated. Any solid green shoots should be removed when they occur. The 22" tall stalks are adorned with small, fragrant, white, axillary flowers in April (NC).