Our store’s most popular Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Nigrescens’Black Lilyturf, Ornamental Black Grass, Black Mondo

Ophiopogon nigrescensOphiopogon nigrescens is an eye catching Ornamental black grass that produces dainty pink bell-shaped blooms. It is perfect for adding height and architectural structure to dull and lifeless flowerbeds and borders. Black lilyturf produces 60% of truly black grass-like foliage, it is a hardy clump forming herbaceous perennial that is popular and much loved by our customers.Ophiopogon nigrescens sits well in pretty patios and at the front of borders, it creates a spectacular statement and creates lots of garden interest. This Ornamental black grass produces dark inky berries once its pretty pink flowers have fallen, they attract lots of wildlife and add something extra to the shrub as Autumn approaches. Grow Ophiopogon plants in any rich, fertile non-alkaline soil in full sun or semi-shade. Lilyturf enjoys reliably moist, but well-drained conditions.

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