Ophiopogon planiscapus Black Dragon
(Black Mondo Grass)
Ophiopogon planiscapus Black Dragon
(Black Mondo Grass)
Prices:
Each | 20 or more | |
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7cm Tube | $4.50 | $4.00 |
Details:
Type: | Grass |
Growth Rate: | Slow |
Mature Height: | 0.3 m |
Mature Width: | 0.3 m |
Site Condition: | Coastal, Exposed, Frost Tolerant, Heavy Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil, Waterways |
Sun: | Full Sun, Part Shade, Full Shade |
Drainage: | Dry, Moist |
Features: | Suitable for bordering or edging and ground cover. Colorful perennial. Flower colour: Lilac. Foliage colour: Black. Fruit colour: Black. |
Ophiopogon planiscapus Black Dragon, commonly called Black Mondo Grass, is a clumping evergreen perennial with distinctive deep purple-black foliage. In summer, small sprays of lilac/pink flowers are followed by black fruits. Slow growing. Prefers free draining soil. Stunning effect in mass plantings. Excellent border or edging plant or as underplanting in garden or container. Evergreen. Hardy.
Flowering: Summer [December - February]
Fruiting: Autumn [March - May]