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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

    Mature Division--Bare Root | $8

    Ships as soon as new growth is hardened off

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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)
    Plant family: asparagaceae, liliaceae
    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.

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    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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