Notes
This is an unspeakably cool plant. The strappy leaves of the edgy, ornamental grass – Ophiopogon Nigrescens – emerge from the ground a magical bottle green, before turning a bewitchingly inky black with textured striations. Delicate, pink summer flowers mature into attractive, deep blue/black berries in the autumn. A recipient of the RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit), for all round excellence in the garden.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 2/3L
- Height and Spread: 30cm (11in) x 20cm (8in)
Features
Insights
Predictably, this darkest of grasses prefers the shadows, where its foliage provides an interesting foil for the shapely leaves of other shade-loving plants such as ferns or heucheras.
Details
- Flowers: June to August, followed by berries
- Hardy
Planting
- All soil types
- South, East or West facing
- Shade or partial shade
Care
Tidy or if required cut back foliage in April - July, leave for the rest of the year
Glossary