Calanthe Pink Lipstics Xeriscaping Plants Alongside the leaf stalk is

Alongside the leaf stalk is a large pitcher-like spathe (usually green or purple-and-white striped) with a large hood that ends in a long dangling thread

Ophiopogon 'Gyoku Ryu' could best be described as looking like a lush lawn of pre-mowed grass

the 1' wide clumps are topped with near-white flowers on 12" scapes

but appear quite bright from a distance

Calanthe Pink Lipstics Xeriscaping Plants Alongside the leaf stalk isCalanthe 'Pink Lipstics' is the pink flowered seed strain of the hybrid calanthe orchids that resulted from crosses between Calanthe sieboldii,kawakamii, tricarinata, and aristulifera. The 2' tall stalks rise from among last years basal foliage in mid April, each adorned with small light pink flowers, usually with darker pink to purple lips. Rich woodland soils result in the best specimens.