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 |
| 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
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