Ophiopogon planiscapus 'nigrescens'
Black Mondo Grass
Culture:
Black Mondo Grass will grow in half shade to full sun and likes moist well-draining soil. Black Mondo Grass blooms in late summer to early autumn forming white flowers with a pink flush. Shiny black fruits follow flowers.
Description:
Ophiopogon planiscapus 'nigrescens', or Black Mondo Grass, is an evergreen perennial which makes a great groundcover or edge plant. It also can be used as an accent in a cacti garden.
The strap-like leaves will grow 35 cm high and are about 6 mm wide. New growth starts out green and then soon turns black. Plants spread by underground stolons with thick fleshy roots.
Climate Zones:
Black Mondo Grass grows well in most coastal areas Australia-wide and is worth a try even inland where conditions are more extreme.
If you are looking for larger plants please let us know and we will quote you for the plants and freight.
140 mm pot |
= $8.20 |
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