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    Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' [spiky form]

    Also Known As

    • Black Mondo Grass [Spiky Form]

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover, grass / grass like

    size

    • H: 4"-6"
    • W: 6"-18"

    planting zones

    • 6b-10b

    Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' [spiky form] plant details

    Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' [spiky form] is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance) with black foliage. In spring lavender flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' [spiky form]

    Plant type: perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance)
    Plant family: asparagaceae, liliaceae
    Foliage: evergreen black
    Mature size: 6 IN - 18 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
    Flowers: lavender blooms in spring
    Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, goth garden, lawn alternative, pathway

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' [spiky form]

    USDA Zones: 6b - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Purples and blacks - a perfect contrast or background for just about anything, for the Goth look. This small lily relative, to 6" with particularly spiky leaves, spreads contentedly with plenty of moisture. Pretty when the small lilac flowers appear on short spikes above the foliage. Average summer water in full sun to deep shade; a bit slow growing either way. Frost hardy in upper USDA zone 6.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' [spiky form] plant

    How to Grow Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' [spiky form]

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • black

    • Flower Color

      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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