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Black Mondo Grass-Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'-Dense Clump Foliage 1 Gallon

Black Mondo Grass-Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'-Dense Clump Foliage 1 Gallon

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Grass, Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'

Grass, Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'

Description

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens', commonly known as Black Mondo Grass, is a striking ornamental grass with deep purple-black, strap-like leaves. It forms a dense clump and produces small, bell-shaped, pale pink to white flowers in summer, followed by black berries.

Suggested Uses

This plant is perfect for adding contrast and drama to garden borders, rock gardens, or as a ground cover. It is also excellent for container planting and can be used to create striking visual interest in mixed plantings.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Grass, Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'
  • Common Name Common Name: Black Mondo Grass
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 6-10 inches tall, 12-18 inches wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 6-9
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Summer
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Slow
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Partial to full shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: Yes, with adequate light
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Hostas, ferns, and other shade-loving plants

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in spring or fall in well-drained soil
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers rich, well-drained soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Average humidity levels are sufficient
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Remove dead foliage in early spring
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder zones
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the pot
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Ensure good air circulation to prevent fungal diseases
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