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This plant will provide nectar and pollen for bees and the many other types of pollinating insects.
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Other common names black mondo
Synonyms Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Black Dragon' Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigra'
Ophiopogon 'Black Dragon'
Family Asparagaceae
Genus Ophiopogon are rhizomatous or tufted evergreen perennials forming clumps of leathery, narrowly strap-shaped leaves, with racemes of small bell-shaped white or mauve flowers on leafless stems in summer, followed by glossy black berries
Details '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
Foliage Evergreen
Habit Clump-forming
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H5
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Aspect South-facing or East-facing or West-facing
Exposure Exposed or Sheltered
Sand
Loam
Clay
MoistureMoist but well-drained
SoilSand, Loam, Clay
pHAcid, Neutral
Ultimate height 0.1-0.5 metres
Ultimate spread 0.1-0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height 2-5 years
Cultivation Grow in moist but well-drained soil, slightly acid, fertile, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade
Propagation Propagate by division in spring as growth resumes
Suggested planting locations and garden types Banks and Slopes Flower borders and beds Garden Edging Ground Cover Low Maintenance Underplanting of Roses and Shrubs City & Courtyard Gardens Coastal Cottage & Informal Garden Patio & Container Plants Rock Garden
Pruning No pruning required
Pests May be attacked by slugs
Diseases Generally disease free
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