Grass Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'
Black Mondo Grass
Grass-like dense tufts of purple to jet-black leaves. Pale-pink flowers appear in summer and are followed by black berries in the fall. Performs well in part shade. Stunning contrast for the border.
- · One of the darkest perennials to date
- · Evergreen in warmer zones
- · Adaptable as a houseplant
Height:
10-12 in
Spread:
10-12 in
Zone:
5-9
Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'
Exposure
| • | Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade |
Soil Moisture Needs
| • | Average Soil |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Attributes
| • | Border |
| • | Edging |
| • | Evergreen |
Growth Rate in the Garden
| • | Slow |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Late Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Late Spring / Early Summer |
