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Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' - 4" potDescriptionOphiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'
Black Mondo Grass
Flower Color - White. Or pinkish-white.
Bloom Time - July, August
Foliage - Purple. Purplish-green leaves turn jet black in full sun and very well drained soil.
Fruit/Berry/Seed - Blue. Blue-black fruit; mostly inconspicuous.
Plant type - Evergreen, Perennial. Grass-like.
Habit and Form - Clumping, Dwarf
Height - Less than 12 inches. Typically 5-8".
Spread - Less than 12 inches. Typically 8-10"; spreads by underground stems.
Water Requirements - Average moisture, Ample moisture
Light Requirements - Part Sun/Part Shade, Full Sun
Soil Conditions - Acid, High fertility, Well-drained
Horticultural Uses - Groundcover
Great Plant Pick - (GPP) is an educational plant awards program of outstanding plants for the maritime Pacific Northwest. To date, over 800 exceptional plants have been selected for gardeners living west of the Cascade Mountain range from Eugene, Oregon to Vancouver, British Columbia.
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