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Asparagaceae
Black Mondo Grass Flower
Ophiopogon planiscapus
Dramatic contrast.
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Genus
- Ophiopogon
- Native to
- Japan
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Type
- evergreen perennial
- Height
- 0.3-0.5 ft
- Sunlight
- part shade to full shade
- Soil
- Moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 5-10
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- The cultivar 'Nigrescens' has the darkest foliage of almost any plant, appearing nearly jet black.
- Despite its name, black mondo grass is not a true grass but belongs to the asparagus family.
- The small bell-shaped flowers are often hidden among the dark foliage and easily overlooked.
- Shiny, dark berries follow the flowers in fall, adding another layer of ornamental interest.
- It spreads slowly by underground stolons and can take several years to fill in a planting area.
Color meanings
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mystery
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understated elegance