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Ophiopogon
planiscapus nigrescens ~ Black Mondo Grass |
| Ophiopogon planiscapus
nigrescens provides a stunning dark backdrop to silver or red
plantings. Unfortunately the Black Mondo Grass is very slow to
spread. Ophiopogon nigrescens will grow to around 8" tall and
after a long time about a foot wide. Due to the slow growing aspect
nurseries generally charge a lot for these plants. The Black Mondo
Grass is hardy to temperatures in the mid teens. Ophiopogon
nigrescens is also fairly drought tolerant. There are small fragrant
lavender flowers in the Summer. Mostly these flowers are pretty
insignificant as a design element, they don't last too long. Once
the bloom is finished the Black Mondo Grass puts on a burst of growth so
cutting them back right after blooming gives you fresh growth.
Raking can scar the leaves so care should be taken when cleaning up around
the Black Mondo Grass Plantings.
High resolution images of
Ophiopogon planiscapus nigrescens are available.
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