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    Buy Ophiopogon planiscapus Black Beard™ PP22128

    Scientific Name: Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Yapard'

    Also Known As

    • Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Black Beard'
    • Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Blackbeard'
    • Black Beard Mondo Grass
    • Black Mondo Grass

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover, grass / grass like

    size

    • H: 8"-12"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

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    Ophiopogon planiscapus Black Beard™ PP22128 plant details

    Ophiopogon planiscapus Black Beard™ PP22128 is an evergreen perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance) with black foliage. In summer purple and white flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Features grassy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - 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 Black Beard™ PP22128

    Plant type: perennial groundcover grass (or grassy in appearance)
    Plant family: asparagaceae, liliaceae
    Foliage: evergreen black
    Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: purple and white blooms in summer
    Uses: clumping, container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, goth garden, lawn alternative, pathway

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ophiopogon planiscapus Black Beard™ PP22128

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    An evergreen Mondo Grass that is native to Japan and is darker than previous known varieties. It is heat tolerant once established and is deer resistant. A great groundcover and complimentary plant.

    By: Conifer Kingdom

    New introduction from the UK with longer leaves and increased vigor, this is sure to become a designer favorite. This will add an extra OOMPH! to containers or accent points in the garden. We find the standard issue indispensable and anticipate serious giddiness with Blackbeard.

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    Gardening facts about Ophiopogon planiscapus Black Beard™ PP22128 plant

    How to Grow Ophiopogon planiscapus Black Beard™ PP22128

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • black

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Fruit

      • black

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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