Ophiopogon japonicus Bluebird Paeonia and topped with lovely purple

and topped with lovely purple flowers in late winter and early spring

is a little-known North American native agave relative

This bizarre-looking collector's hosta is a sport of H

while clumps average 6' wide for good gardeners and may reach more than 9'

Verbena 'Snowflurry also comes true from seed

Ophiopogon japonicus Bluebird Paeonia and topped with lovely purpleOphiopgon japonicus 'Bluebird' is the ultimate in super dwarf mondo grasses. We first spotted this cutie at the late Harlan Hamernik's Bluebird Nursery and was amazed. Harlan obtained the plant in the late '70s, long before dwarf mondo grasses were popular. These miniature clumps are so tight, they almost resemble golf balls that have rolled through wet grass. These are ideal for very intricate plantings, as well as being a superb bonsai groundcover.