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Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' (Lilyturf)

Type: Cultivar | Edit History Plant ID - 9000195

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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Liliales
Family: Liliaceae
Genus: Ophiopogon
Species: Ophiopogon planiscapus
Cultivar: Nigrescens


Common Names add Black Mondo Grass edit \| delete Black grass edit \| delete Lilyturf edit \| delete Plant Types edit Bulb Perennial Zones / Hardiness edit 6a (to -5 F / -21 C) 6b (to 0 F / -18 C) 7a (to 5 F / -15 C) 7b (to 10 F / -12 C) 8a (to 15 F / -9 C) 8b (to 20 F / -7 C) Height (Maximum) edit < 6 inches (< 15 cm) Spread (Maximum) edit 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) Flowering Start edit July Flowering End edit August Leaf Colour edit Black Leaf Shape edit Linear Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know.	Suitable For edit Container/Patio Alpine/Rock Garden Sun Exposure edit Full Sun Partial Shade Soil Types edit Dry Well-drained Loamy / Medium Sandy / Light Soil pH edit 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic) 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic) 7.0 (Neutral) 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline) 7.6 - 8.0 (Slightly alkaline) Bloom Colour edit Pink White Wildlife Value edit Bees Propagation Techniques edit Division Skill Level edit Beginner Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below Slow grower edit \| delete Commonly called Black grass, but not a grass at all. edit \| delete Foliage is jet black if planted in full sun. edit \| delete Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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	Droopy (10087)
	gardenplansireland (195)
	sensibullmastiffs (33)
	Philip Nulty (153)
	Sydney Smith (1)

Plant suggested by: Droopy (10087)

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Sydney Smith (1) wrote on Dec 23 2013

Hi. I have grown this plant for a number of years. I find/found that (once established) it likes full sun in a well drained position. Have had it revert to green either completely or in patches (possibly when grown in too rich conditions?). An all olive green plant also looks well. If happy they run a little - the black berries did for me germinate. Syd Smith.

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