Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'
BLACK MONDO GRASS
Asparagaceae-Nolinoideae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9-12

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, light frost
0.15m
Plant habit
 
0.15m

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Garden Styles: suits oriental, formal, contemporary & cottage designs

Uses: informal edging, mass planting, border, between pavers, crevice

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

 
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Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'
BLACK MONDO GRASS
Asparagaceae-Nolinoideae

 

  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9-12

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, light frost
0.15m
Plant habit
 
0.15m

FEATURES

Flowers: white & purple

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: black


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits oriental, formal, contemporary & cottage designs

Uses: informal edging, mass planting, border, between pavers, crevice

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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