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Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'

Black Mondo-Grass

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Description

This plant makes a tuft of 8 or so inches and is about 1 ft. wide. It has very unusual leaves that start out green and turn black in a couple of weeks. It has pink summer flowers but is grown for the unusual black foliage.

 

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Pink

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Green, Purple

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Blue

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.