Botanical Name: Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Nigrescens’
Common Name: Black mondo grass
Type of Plant: monocot: perennial
Character evergreen
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape small mound of slender grasslike leaves; forms a finetextured tuft of dark green foliage
Height to 4"
Spread to 4"
Growth Rate very slow
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoor; partial shade to full shade; full sun near coast
Soil well drained soil preferred; tolerates most any soil
Hardiness hardy (zones 5-10, 12-24)
 
Morphology:
Leaves grasslike, very thin, to 4" long arising from a small basal stem, nearly black; plant has a very small stature compared to the species
Flowers inconspicuous – lilac pink flowers on short spikes – usually spikes are obscured by the foliage
Fruit tiny black berry – 1/8"
 
Propagation:
division of clump – watch for stems that revert to species
 
Usage:
tiny plant for Oriental landscapes, rock gardens and other small scale landscapes; can be closely planted to create a groundcover, or can be planted between stepping stones
 
Landscape Care:
Watering prefers regular watering; looks poor in drought conditions
Fertilizing balanced in spring
Pruning head back old foliage if needed – can be sheared
Pests/Diseases snails/slugs, salt burn where drainage is poor
Special Conditions/Other
 
Origin: Japan
Family: Liliaceae
 
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