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    Also Known As

    • Teague's Black Mondo Grass

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover, grass / grass like

    size

    • H: 4"-6"
    • W: 6"-12"

    planting zones

    • 6a-11

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    Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Teague's Black' plant details

    Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Teague's Black' is an evergreen perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance) with black and green foliage. In summer lavender and white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - dappled shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Teague's Black'

    Plant type: perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance)
    Plant family: asparagaceae, liliaceae
    Foliage: evergreen black and green
    Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
    Flowers: lavender and white blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, goth garden, lawn alternative, miniature, pathway, rock garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Teague's Black'

    USDA Zones: 6a - 11
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Slow growing evergreen perennial with very narrow black grass-like leaves that grow 4-6' inches tall, spreading slowly to form a dense clump. New growth is very dark green towards the base of the leaves, darkening towards the tips to become the blackest plants that we know of. Will occasionally produce short spikes bearing whitish lilac flowers in summer. Best in part sun or light shade, with regular watering. A great plant for a small scale ground cover or companion plant in containers. Hardy at least to USDA Zone 6a (-10°F)

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Teague's Black' plant

    How to Grow Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Teague's Black'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • black

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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