Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Nigrescens’
Common Name : black mondoFamily : AsparagaceaeType : Herbaceous PerennialHabit : Clump-formingSpread : 10-50 cmFlower colour : PinkFlowering from : Juneto JulyFoliage : EvergreenFoliage colour : Black& GreenHardiness: Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters -15° to -10°Sunlight : Full Sun / Part ShadeMoisture : Moist but well-drainedSoil : Acid / NeutralSeason of interest : Spring - Summer - Autumn - Winter
Syn.- Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Black Dragon’ / Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Nigra’
‘Nigrescens’ is an evergreen perennial to 20cm, forming dense tufts of arching, narrowly strap-shaped, leathery black leaves 20-30cm in length. Racemes of small purplish flowers, followed by glossy black berries.