SCIENTIFIC NAME: Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'

COMMON NAME: Black Mondo Grass

GARDEN SIZE: 8-12 in. x 8-12 in.

GROWTH RATE: Slow

USDA ZONE: 6-9

EXPOSURE: Partial Shade to Full Shade

WATER & SOIL: Average to moist, well-drained soil; prefers rich, humusy, and slightly acidic conditions

HABIT (FORM): Small, dense, turf-like clumps

FOLIAGE: Evergreen; Narrow, linear, blackish-purple blades

BLOOM TIME & COLOR: July to August; Small, dark lavender bell-shaped flowers. Black berries in the fall.

CARE: Pruning is unnecessary and discouraged. Old leaves will die to the ground making way for new growth to take their place