Ophiopogon Nigrescens
Ophiopogon japonicus nigrescens
Black Mondo Grass
Ophiopogon japonicus nigrescens, commonly known as Black Mondo Grass, is a clump forming plant with fine, near black foliage. The foliage is complemented with flower spikes in summer which bear tiny, pale pink flowers as it grows to 20 cm tall and the same wide. Ophiopogon japonicus nigrescens nigrescens looks best when mass planted and is commonly used in rock gardens, included in borders, planted as a ground cover, or maintained in a container.
- Suited to regions:
All regions - Plant type:
Grasses - Height:
20 cm - Spread:
20 cm - Flowering time:
Summer - Tolerances:
Hardy - Garden uses:
Banks, Borders, Containers, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas, Specimen - Garden styles:
Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
