Black Mondo Grass
Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'
Pronunciation: o-fio-PO-gon pla-nis-CAP-us
SKU #03022
| Description | Stunning contrast for the front of the border with exceptional, dense, purple-black, grass-like foliage. Produces dark lavender flowers in summer that are followed by purple berries in fall, creating additional interest in the landscape. Use en masse as edging, or tuck into mixed containers. Evergreen. |
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| Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Watering | Keep soil moist, but not soggy. |
| Blooms | Summer |
| Mature Size | Forms foliage clumps 5 to 6 in. tall and wide, spreading slowly. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Ornamental Berries, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Poolside, Ground Cover, Edging |
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| Design Ideas | Dense tufts are lush and exotic for Asian gardens, modern looks and high contrast foliage effects. Exciting shade garden plant with diverse applications from singles to groups and masses. Outstanding fine textured color in containers. |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Black |
| Companion Plants | Hosta (Hosta); Painted Fern (Athyrium); Lilyturf (Liriope); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Periwinkle (Vinca); Lithodora (Lithodora); Scotch Moss (Sagina) |
| Care | Thrives in humus-rich, evenly moist, well-drained soils. Takes cool sun; needs bright shade in hot climates. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-10
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 9
Good to grow!
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Plants For All Seasons Nursery Flaherty & Leroy Inc.
Houston, Texas 77070 -
Lowe's 19580 State Highway 249
Houston, Texas 77070-3002 -
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Houston, Texas 77095-2703
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
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in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.