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Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Nigrescens’


Black Mondo Grass

USDA Zone: 6-9

Plant number: 1.400.890


With its nearly jet-black leaves, this makes a most unique specimen for edging or in the rock garden. Short spikes of pale-pink flowers are followed by black berries in the fall. This is a slow plant to establish, so give it time. For best effect, contrast this with yellow or grey-foliaged plants, such as Golden Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia nummularia ‘Aurea') or Creeping Lamium (Lamium maculatum). Prefers a sheltered, partially shaded position. In cold winter regions a light winter mulch of evergreen boughs is recommended. This may also be grown in containers and wintered indoors in a sunny window. Evergreen.

Further details for
Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Nigrescens’

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
Soil Type
Soil pH
Soil Moisture
Care Level
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
Blooming Time
Foliage Color
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Flower Head Size
Height
   10-15 cm
   4-6 inches
Spread
   20-30 cm
   8-12 inches
Foot Traffic
  

Growth Rate
  












Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Nigrescens’


Black Mondo Grass

USDA Zone: 6-9

Plant number: 1.400.890


With its nearly jet-black leaves, this makes a most unique specimen for edging or in the rock garden. Short spikes of pale-pink flowers are followed by black berries in the fall. This is a slow plant to establish, so give it time. For best effect, contrast this with yellow or grey-foliaged plants, such as Golden Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia nummularia ‘Aurea') or Creeping Lamium (Lamium maculatum). Prefers a sheltered, partially shaded position. In cold winter regions a light winter mulch of evergreen boughs is recommended. This may also be grown in containers and wintered indoors in a sunny window. Evergreen.

Further details for
Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Nigrescens’

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
Soil Type
Soil pH
Soil Moisture
Care Level
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
Blooming Time
Foliage Color
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Flower Head Size
Height
   10-15 cm
   4-6 inches
Spread
   20-30 cm
   8-12 inches
Foot Traffic
  

Growth Rate