Ophiopogon japonicus
Non-native
Family: Asparagaceae
Size: 18" high
In traditional Chinese medicine Ophiopogon japonicas tuber is the cardinal herb for yin deficiency. According to the Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica, the herb is sweet, slightly bitter and slightly cold, enters the heart, lung, and stomach channels and nourishes the yin of the stomach, spleen, heart, and lungs and clears heat and quiets irritability.
Variegated Mondo Grass
Variegated Mondo Grass leaves
Variegated Mondo Grass flowers