Scientific name: Ophiopogon planescapus ‘Nigrescens’
Synonym: Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Black Dragon’ , Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Nigra’ , Ophiopogon ‘Black Dragon’
Family: ASPARAGACEAE
Common names: “Black mondo grass” “black lilytuft”
Plant Type: Evergreen perennial
Conditions:
Zone: 6-9
Light: Full sun – light shade
Exposure: Exposed or sheltered
Soil: Best with leafy peaty humus rich fertile soil, slightly acidic
Moisture: Evenly moist best but handles some drought
Aesthetic:
Plant Size: 6-10″H & W
Leaf and Stem shape: Clumps of leathery black, narrowly strap-shaped leaves
Flower: Racemes of white pink flowers followed by blue black berries
Maintenance: Low – Zero
Landscape use: Containers, mass plantings, edging, informal, rock gardens, shrub or tree underplanting
Propagate: By Rhizome runners and division
Pests & Disease: Can get rust but not if well
*Deer don’t eat
Comments: ~AGM winner, “You would have to work hard to kill this” , excellent design plant which combines well with almost everything
