Black Mondo

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' Asparagaceae

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Perennial

Location

Young Flower Garden

Source of plant

Big Dipper Farm, Wayside Gardens

Description

Stoloniferous perennial with a thickened root; 15cm long leaves are curved, purple-black lined silver-green at the base when young; flowers white tinted pink to lilac; fruit black.

USDA Hardiness Zone

6

Special characteristics

leaf color, winter interest