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OPHIOPOGON planiscapus 'Nigrescens'
Commonly known as Black lilyturf, Mondo grass
Japanese plant with grasslike foliage. Copious purplish-black leaves with racemes of blue/white flowers on long stems
Further Reading....
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EvergreenStrap-shaped, curving leaves 10-35cm (4-14in) long
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Blue
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WhiteBlue and white flowers
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Height20cm (8in)
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Spread30cm (12in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialClump-forming, spreading, rhizomatous perennial. Flowers are followed by fleshy, blue-black fruit
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
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Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
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Full sun
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Partial shade
OPHIOPOGON planiscapus 'Nigrescens'
- Details
- Mature Size
- Tips and Advice
- Goes Well With
- Planting Combinations
- Other Suggestions
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Additional FeaturesBerriesThese plants have berries.Good to knowSyn. O. planiscapus 'Kokuryu'Pests & DiseasesSlugs on new leavesPlace of originEastern Asia, more commonly China and Japan
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Flower ShapeBell/LanternBell-shaped to 7mm (¼in) longRacemes4-8cm (1½-3in) long
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderMakes good edging for a borderCoastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelterRockery (inc alpine)
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HardinessFully hardy
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.Neutral to acid soil
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Ophiopogon - Growing Guide
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