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Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'

Black Mondo-Grass

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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, Perennial

Height Range

Under 1'

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:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.