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Buy Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens Nana'

Also Known As

  • Ophiopogon planiscapus nigrescens 'Nana'

Plant type

perennial, groundcover, grass / grass like

size

  • H: 4"-6"
  • W: 6"-18"

planting zones

  • 6a-10b

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Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens Nana' plant details

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens Nana' is an evergreen perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance) with black foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge followed by purple fruit. Features grassy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens Nana'

Plant type: perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance)
Foliage: evergreen black
Mature size: 6 IN - 18 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
Uses: unique, woodland plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens Nana'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

If you have always dreamed of a black ground cover, THIS is your baby! True black, strappy, grass-like, arching leaves are true black; evergreen and spreading clumps, 4”-6” tall lavender flowers in summer are followed by jet black berries. AM sun to part shade, most decent soils; intermittent water; deer/critter/salt resistant; no maintenance.

Gardening facts about Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens Nana' plant

How to Grow Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens Nana'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • black
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
  • Fruit

    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy

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