Ophiopogon Planiscapus Nigrescens
Black lilyturf ophiopogon planiscapus nigrescens.
Ophiopogon planiscapus nigrescens. Ophiopogon planiscapus nigrescens this is the best known cultivar and is also known as black dragon ebony knight or arabicus. Ophiopogon planiscapus a few facts botanical name ophiopogon planiscapsus nigrescens common name black mondo grass or black lilyturf family liliaceae lily family type rhizome perennial bearing. It grows to 20cm. Racemes of small bell shaped pale pinkish white flowers emerge on dark stems in summer before giving way to glossy dark purple berries.
Pot size guide position. Agm grows well and with a little work in moving some of the snowdrops a perfect marriage of glistening white snowdrops and the dark almost black leaves of ophiopogon can be formed for future years. Details kokuryu is an evergreen perennial to 20cm forming dense tufts of arching narrowly strap shaped leathery. Also known variously as black dragon ebony knight or arabicus ophiopogon planiscapus nigrescens is an extraordinary looking plant with purple green leaves that turn jet black when grown in full sun and well drained soil.
Ophiopogon planiscapus black mondo grass is a species of flowering plant in the family asparagaceae. Ophiopogon planiscapus is native to japan. For growth as a ground cover plants are best spaced 4 apart. In stock shipped within 1 week quantity 1 plus minus.
Asparagaceae nolinoideae subfamily origin. The royal horticultural society has given it the award of garden merit agm ophiopogon black beard another dark variety but slightly taller growing to 25cm. It grows from short rhizomes and bears tufts of grasslike leaves from which purple or white flowers emerge in racemes held on short stems above the leaves it is native to japan where it grows on open and. Nearby ophiopogon planiscapus nigrescens.
Add add to wishlist. It doubles its appeal with delicate pinkish white flowers in summer. Hardy to usda zone 7b. 5 5 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 5 reviews write review.
Noted for its dramatic foliage ophiopogon planiscapus nigrescens is a mondo grass cultivar forming dense tufts of arching strap shaped grass like dark purple to almost jet black leaves about 8 12 in. Black mondo can be used as groundcover for light shaded to shaded places or can be grown in pots containers. Full sun or partial shade. Ophiopogon planiscapus commonly called mondo grass or lily turf is a tuberous rooted often stoloniferous grass like perennial of the lily family.
Its dwarf habit means it s easily lost in a border and so it s therefore best grown on a rock garden container or raised bed. Genus ophiopogon are rhizomatous or tufted evergreen perennials forming clumps of leathery narrowly strap shaped leaves with racemes of small bell shaped white or mauve flowers on leafless stems in summer followed by glossy black berries. Ophiopogon planiscapsus nigrescens isn t only original because of its shiny long blackish leaves. Ophiopogon planiscapus nigrescens common name s.
Nigrescens develops best black foliage color in sunny locations.