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 Notes: |
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