Wednesday, 11 November 2015

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'

  • Common Name - mondo grass
  • Botanical Name - Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'
  • Family - Asparagaceae 
  • Bud - Basal 
  • Fruit - grain - caryopsis 
  • Leaf - dark purple, narrow, linear, grass-like, basal leaves, 1/4" wide
  • Flower - Raceme inflorescence, bell-shaped, light pink flowers
  • Habit - spreading
  • Form - clumping
  • Size - 0.75-1 ft, spread 0.75-1 ft
  • Culture - full sun, well drained soil
  • Use - ground cover, ornamental, rock garden

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