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Ophiopogon nigrescens

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Ophiopogon planiscapus nigrescens, commonly known as Black Mondo Grass, is a clump forming plant with fine, near black foliage. The foliage is complemented with flower spikes in summer which bear tiny, pale pink flowers as it grows to 20 cm tall and the same wide. Ophiopogon nigrescens looks best when mass planted and is commonly used in rock gardens, included in borders, planted as a ground cover, or maintained in a container.

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Ornamental Grasses
Height:20 cm
Spread:20 cm
Flowering time:Summer
Tolerances:Hardy
Garden uses:Borders, Containers, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles:Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asBlack Mondo Grass, Black Mondo Grass Plant, Ophiopogon planiscapus nigrescens, Black Mondo Grass Ophiopogon planiscapus nigrescens, Ophiopogon plan nigrescens, Ophiopogon nigrescens, Ophiopogon japonicus nigrescens, Black Mondo Plant, Ophiopogon p nigrescens

Ophiopogon nigrescens Details

Ophiopogon planiscapus nigrescens, commonly known as Black Mondo Grass, is a clump forming plant with fine, near black foliage. The foliage is complemented with flower spikes in summer which bear tiny, pale pink flowers and are followed by blue-black berries. It typically grows to 20 cm tall and the same wide, performing best when planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. It will tolerate frost, cool climates, and dry periods once established. Ophiopogon nigrescens looks best when mass planted and is commonly used in rock gardens, included in borders, planted as a ground cover, or maintained in a container.

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5 from 2 customers
Annie Whiteside - Taranaki

Lovely happy healthy plants.

Francis Mason - Waikato

Great plants, thank you!

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