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    Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens Maxima'

    Also Known As

    • Black Mondo Grass

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover, grass / grass like

    size

    • H: 4"-6"
    • W: 8"-18"

    planting zones

    • 6a-10b

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    Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens Maxima' plant details

    Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens Maxima' is a slow growing evergreen perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance) with black foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens Maxima'

    Plant type: perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance)
    Plant family: asparagaceae, liliaceae
    Foliage: evergreen black
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 6 IN tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in summer
    Uses: unique, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens Maxima'

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    In the garden, purple and black have become the new beige, dark colors being the perfect contrast and background for just about anything. This small lily relative grows only to about 6" in height, spreading contentedly if given plenty of moisture. The black, evergreen leaves and small lilac flowers make any brightly colored object stand out and look wonderful with your new Goth look -- white powdered makeup not included. 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 Maxima' plant

    How to Grow Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens Maxima'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • black

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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    Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Kokuryu'

    aka Ophiopogon 'Black Dragon', Ophiopogon nigrescens, Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Arabicus', Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Ebknizam', Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Ebony Knight', Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Niger', Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens', Ophiopogon planiscapus Ebony Knight®, Arabicus Black Mondo Grass, Arabicus Black Mondo Grass, Black Dragon Mondo Grass, Black Mondo Grass, Black Mondo Grass, Ebony Knight Black Mondo Grass

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6"-8"

    Width: 12"-36"

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Kokuryu' flower, foliage by Little Prince of Oregon
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    Ophiopogon japonicus 'Nanus'

    aka Ophiopogon japonica 'Nana', Ophiopogon japonicus 'Nana', Ophiopogon japonicus 'Nanum', Dwarf Mondo Grass, Dwarf Mondo Grass ~ Green

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    7a-10a

    Size

    Height: 2"-8"

    Width: 6"-20"

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Ophiopogon japonicus 'Nanus' foliage by plant lust
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    Ophiopogon japonicus

    aka Mondo Grass

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 12"

    Width: 12"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Ophiopogon japonicus fruit by Kenpei
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    Ophiopogon japonicus 'Kigimafukiduma'

    aka Ophiopogon japonicus 'Albo-striatus', Ophiopogon japonicus 'Aritake', Ophiopogon japonicus 'Aritaki', Ophiopogon japonicus 'Silver Mist', Ophiopogon japonicus 'Variegata', Silver Mondo Grass, Variegata Silver Mist Mondo Grass

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 12"-15"

    Width: 15"-36"

    • sun - shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Ophiopogon japonicus 'Kigimafukiduma' foliage by Little Prince of Oregon
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    Ophiopogon japonicus 'Gyoku Ryu'

    aka Ophiopogon japonicus 'Gyoku-ryu', Dwarf Mondo Grass

    Plant Type

    Groundcover, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2"-3"

    Width: 8"-12"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Ophiopogon japonicus 'Gyoku Ryu' foliage by Karl Gercens III
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