Japanese name: ノシラン（野紫蘭） Scientific name:Ophiopogon jaburan
[Overview]
An evergreen perennial found in forests.
It forms large clumps.
The leaves are simple and basal, linear, 40–130 cm long and 1.0–1.8 cm wide, with fine serrations on the upper margins.
Narrow membranous wings sometimes appear on the lower margins of the leaves.
The leaves are thick.
Flower stalks 25–75 cm long stand up and bear racemes 7–13 cm long.
The flower stalks curve in an arch and have narrow wings.
At each node of the inflorescence, 3–8 pale purple to white 6-petaled flowers are borne facing downward.
After flowering, the fruit wall falls off early, and the seeds mature exposed.
The seeds are elliptical, 0.8–1.4 cm long and 0.6–1 cm wide, and lapis lazuli blue.
[Cultivation]
Propagate by division.
It adapts to a wide range of conditions, from sun to shade, and is not particular about soil, growing easily and well.
Rainfall is sufficient.
Fertilizer is not particularly necessary.
There are no particular pests or diseases.
