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Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'

Black Mondo Grass

Plant photo of: Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer:

 

Description

This plant makes a tuft of approximately 8" and is about 1' wide. It has very unusual leaves that start out green and turn black in a couple of weeks. It has pink summer flowers but is grown for the unusual black foliage.

 

Sun

Full

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply as little fertilizer as possible.

If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.