Perennials > Ophiopogon > Ophiopogon planiscapus > Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'
Ophiopogon planiscapus
'Nigrescens'
Black Mondo Grass
Mike's
Opinion
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An attractive edging or massing plant, where when planted in the milder areas of the temperate and tropical zones can be very effective. It is prone to winter burn in the more northerly temperate range.
Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)
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| Family |
| Asparagaceae |
| Genus |
| Ophiopogon |
| Species |
| planiscapus |
| Cultivar |
| 'Nigrescens' |
| Category |
| Perennials |
| Synonyms |
| O. planiscapus 'Ebony Knight', O. planiscapus 'Arabicus' |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 7b - 8a |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 7 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H5 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -15 to (-9) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 5 - 15 |
| Height |
| 30 cm |
| Spread |
| 50 cm |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' is a herbaceous perennial with long, leathery, purple-black, arching foliage and clusters of small dark purple and cream flowers. |
| Landscape |
| Excellent as a contrast plant in borders, rock gardens, or containers. |
| Cultivation |
| Grow in full sun to part shade, in moist, well-drained, humusy, acidic to neutral soil. |
| Shape |
| Dense, tufted habit. |
| Growth |
| Slow |
| Pests |
| No serious pests or diseases of note. Slugs and snails are occasional pests. |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description |
| Narrow, linear, leathery, purple-black, arching, in dense tufts. |
| Flower Description |
| Small, bell-shaped, light pink, in clusters on leafless stems. |
| Fruit Description |
| Berries are glossy and purple-black. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Lanhydrock Gardens, Cornwall, England. |
| Propagation |
| Propagate through division in spring. |
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