Ophiopogon japonicus Comet Rehmannia Recent DNA work shows it

Recent DNA work shows it is a sterile hybrid between Lycoris sprengeri and Lycoris longituba

this fine southern native is one of the best of the blue stars

especially if the shears are not in perfect repair

In full sun and a lean diet it often doesn't need this pinching back

narrow green leaves that are heavily textured with prominent

Ophiopogon japonicus Comet Rehmannia Recent DNA work shows itOphiopogon 'Comet' is a little known selection of the woodland groundcover Ophiopogon japonicus that we've treasured in our garden since 1997. The narrow foliage is vertically striped white, creating a frosted effect in the garden. Ophiopogon 'Comet' is not extraordinarily vigorous, which we like as a garden designer, so expect a 3' wide patch in 5 years in good rich soil a great way to lighten the woodland garden floor.