Ebony Knight™ Mondo Grass
Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Ebknizam'
A perennial with dense, purplish-black, grass-like foliage, Ebony Knight™ makes an excellent groundcover, edge or border. Black berries are hidden in foliage. Creates an interesting contrast to other plants in the landscape. Evergreen.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | o-fio-PO-gon pla-nis-CAP-us |
| Key feature: | Asian Garden |
| Plant types: | Perennial, Groundcover |
| Garden style: | Asian/Zen |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 10 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Grows slowly to 5 to 6 inches tall and spreading. |
| Growth rate: | Slow |
| Flower color: | White |
| Blooms: | Summer |
| Foliage color: | Black |
| Item no.: | 6311 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
A perennial with dense, purplish-black, grass-like foliage, Ebony Knight™ makes an excellent groundcover, edge or border. Black berries are hidden in foliage. Creates an interesting contrast to other plants in the landscape. Evergreen.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | o-fio-PO-gon pla-nis-CAP-us |
| Key feature: | Asian Garden |
| Plant types: | Perennial, Groundcover |
| Garden style: | Asian/Zen |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 10 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Grows slowly to 5 to 6 inches tall and spreading. |
| Growth rate: | Slow |
| Flower color: | White |
| Blooms: | Summer |
| Foliage color: | Black |
| Item no.: | 6311 |
