Full Sun
Moderate care
Moderate watering
Frost Hardy
8a
USDA zone
-12°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
50cm | Max | 50cm |
10cm | Min | 10cm |
5 years to reach maturity
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Black Ornamental Grass Overview
Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' is a clump-forming perennial from the Asparagaceae family that produces jet black foliage. Commonly known by the names Black Ornamental Grass, Black Lilyturf, Black Mondo and Ornamental Black Grass. In the summer short spikes of pale lilac flowers appear, followed by berries.
Common problems with Black Ornamental Grass
How to propagate Black Ornamental Grass
Division
Division in spring.
Seed
Seed in autumn.
Other uses of Black Ornamental Grass
Border, edging, naturaliser, ground cover
