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Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' /Black Mondo Grass
Close-up image of dark purple leaves with young emerging new foliage before it turns nearly black
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Close-up image of dark purple leaves with young emerging new foliage before it turns nearly black
Dark, nearly black foliage
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Scientific Name:
Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'
Common Name:
Black Mondo Grass
Plant Type:
Evergreen
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
6, 7, 8, 9
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Height:
Under 1 foot
Spread:
to 1 foot
Bloom time:
Summer
Flower color:
Pink
Fruit present:
Fall
Fruit color:
Purple, Black
Light Exposure:
Sun, Part Sun, Filtered Shade
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist, Wet
Rate of Growth:
Slow
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
Yes
Comments:
Foliage is dark purple, but appears to be black in most light situations in the garden. This selection is more of a specimen plant than are other mondos. Dark foliage provides excellent contrast with lighter foliaged plants. It is used as a border and as a ground cover. It is also listed as Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'.