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Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'

Black Mondo Grass

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer:

 

Description

This plant makes a tuft of approximately 8" and is about 1' wide. It has very unusual leaves that start out green and turn black in a couple of weeks. It has pink summer flowers but is grown for the unusual black foliage.

 

Plant Type

Ground cover, Grass

Height Range

Under 1'

Width Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Pink

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Green, Purple

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Blue

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Japanese, Meadow, Woodland

Accenting Features

n/a

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Indoor, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants with similar watering needs in the same area.