Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Nigrescens’

black mondo grass
Moody dark purple black grassy groundcover. Slow spreader via stolons. Great for getting contrast in the garden when paired against lighter colors.
Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'
height 8–12
width 6–12in
tolerates Cold, Moist Soil, Pots, Salt, Wind
water
needs		 Moderate
water
info		 Water this plant regularly, when the top inch or so of soil feels dry. If you establish this pattern over several years, then you can cut back to watering every week or two in dry weather. Use drippers, emitters, or a slow stream of water so that it doesn’t run off; allow the water to trickle all the way down through the deepest layers of soil. In a pot slowly water the entire surface until water comes out of the bottom of your pot.
hardy
to		 10F
exposure Part Shade – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
fertilizing All Purpose
origin Japan
california
native		 No
sunset
zones		 4–24

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

Growing Notes

Grows very well in little soil, even a little soil atop tree roots or cracks in walls and pots, as long as moisture is retained.
Spreads slowly into patches. For increased speed plant clumps a foot or so apart.
Protect from slugs.

Special Interest

Fantastic addition to the tropical or zen garden.

Goth garden super star.