Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'
Common Name: Black mondo grass, Black lilyturf
Type: Evergreen perennial Family: Asparagaceae Hardiness Zone: 6-9 Sunlight: Full sun to light shade Exposure: Exposed or sheltered Soil: Best with leafy, peaty soil Moisture: Well-drained, even moisture best, tolerates less water to drought but will be smaller Plant Height x Width: 6"-10" x 6"-10" Leaf: Black, linear, grass-like Flower: Raceme on leafless stem, light pink Bloom Time: Summer Bloom Size: Small Maintenance: No maintenance Landscape use: accent (in container, in bed, in boarder), ground cover, perennial boarder, slopes, edging, rock, under-planting Pest and Disease: Root rot if too damp, slugs may eat Native Range: Japan for straight species Planting Instructions: Easy to transplant, slow grower so don't leave too much space between Propagation: Seed, division Deer and Rabbit Tolerance: Deer tolerant |