Buy this plant RHS Plants Shop Buy online from £9.99 Plant nurseries 88 suppliers Size Ultimate height 0.1-0.5 metres Time to ultimate height 2-5 years Ultimate spread 0.1-0.5 metres Growing conditions Chalk Sand Clay Moisture Moist but well-drained pH 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 'Nigrescens' Black Mondo Grass (3.5" Pot) Little Prince To Go
With its captivating dark foliage, Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' is a stunning mondo grass cultivar. The arching, strap-shaped leaves in deep purple to black create a dramatic effect. Genus: Ophiopogon Species: planiscapus Cultivar: 'Nigrescens' Skill Level: Beginner Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade Hardiness: Hardy Soil type: Well-drained/light, Acidic, Moist Height:. Ophiopogon planiscapus, commonly called mondo grass or lily turf, is a tuberous-rooted, often stoloniferous, grass-like perennial of the lily family. It typically grows in slowly spreading clumps to 8-12" tall. It is native to Japan. 1 Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Kokuryu' Black mondo £ 7.50 pot size QUANTITY Ready now Add to Basket Click & Collect Available Simply select at checkout Ways to Pay: Details FAQ Questions Arching strap-shaped leaves make spidery clusters against soil, a feature all year round and remarkable because they are black.
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Ophiopogon planiscapus is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is a small evergreen perennial growing to 20 cm (8 in) tall by 30 cm (12 in)wide. [1] 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. Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens,' or black mondo grass, is a clumping plant with thick tufts of arching black leaves. The strappy leaves are about 12 inches long (30.5 cm.) when mature. Plants send out racemes to form little baby plants over time. In late spring to early summer, racemes of pink bell-like flowers appear. Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' is a big name for such a low-growing plant. Black mondo grass lives up to its grand moniker, however, with evergreen, tufty charm. Black mondo grass lives up to its grand moniker, however, with evergreen, tufty charm. Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' Common Name (s): Black Lily-Turf Black Mondo Grass Previously known as: 0phiopogon planiscapus 'Arabicus' Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Black Dragon' Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Ebony Knight' Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigra' Phonetic Spelling oh-fee-oh-POH-gon plan-ih-skay-pus Description
Ophiopogon planiscapus Nigrescens Black Ornamental Grass Ophiopogon nigra Ornamental Grasses
In stock. £9.99. 2 Litre pot. Actaea Chocoholic. In stock. £9.99. 2 Litre pot. Buy Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' (Black Lilyturf/Black Dragon) online from Jacksons Nurseries. Guaranteed best value, low prices, fast delivery, special offers. Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' Black Lilyturf, Ornamental Black Grass, Black Mondo FROM £9.99 84% (20 Reviews) Garden Club Members Price: FROM £8.99 JOIN TODAY Dainty bell shaped blooms Producing 60% truly black grass-like foliage Fantastic at incorporating colour over winter months. Delivery Information View Product Description
Simply dig up and pull apart the plant to create new ones. Ophiopogon: problem solving Ophiopogon does not suffer from diseases, but slugs may enjoy the new spring growth. Caring for ophiopogons Ophiopogon aff. caulescens Ophiopogons are easy to care for plants, with no need to cut back. Delivery options. Standard £5.95. Named Day £10.95. Position: full sun or partial shade. Soil: moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Rate of growth: average. Flowering period: June to August. Hardiness: fully hardy. This small, easy to grow, clump-forming evergreen perennial has strappy, inky purple, grass-like leaves.
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Ophiopogon Planiscapus 'Nigrescens' from Burncoose Nurseries available online to buy - Information: Japanese plant with grasslike foliage. Copious purplish-black leaves with racemes of blue/white flowers on long stems. Evergreen - strap-shaped, curving leaves 10-35cm (4-14in) longBlueWhite - blue and white flowers Ophiopogon planiscapus Nigrescens is a suitable subject for planting in a patio pot - preferably with contrasting plants - or as stand alone subject with a gravel covering of the container compost. Visitors are more likely to see and admire it in this way, for it is not easily visible at any distance when planted in the garden!
