Black Mondo Grass

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'

Pronunciation: o-fio-PO-gon pla-nis-CAP-us
SKU #03022
5-10

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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.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE: Forms foliage clumps 5 to 6 in. tall and wide, spreading slowly.

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Bloom TimeSummer
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Ornamental Berries, Benefits Birds
Problems/SolutionsRabbit Resistant
Growth RateSlow
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Poolside, Ground Cover, Edging
Design IdeasDense 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 ColorPink
Foliage ColorBlack
Companion PlantsHosta (Hosta); Painted Fern (Athyrium); Lilyturf (Liriope); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Periwinkle (Vinca); Lithodora (Lithodora); Scotch Moss (Sagina)
Care InstructionsThrives 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.
Details
Bloom TimeSummer
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Ornamental Berries, Benefits Birds
Problems/SolutionsRabbit Resistant
Growth RateSlow
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Poolside, Ground Cover, Edging
Design IdeasDense 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 ColorPink
Foliage ColorBlack
Companion PlantsHosta (Hosta); Painted Fern (Athyrium); Lilyturf (Liriope); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Periwinkle (Vinca); Lithodora (Lithodora); Scotch Moss (Sagina)
Care
Care InstructionsThrives 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.

Retailers Near You

This plant has not shipped to a retailer near you in the last 90 days, but may be in stock or shipping in future. Or you can ask one of these stores to special order it for you.

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