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black mondo

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Kokuryū'

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Genus: Ophiopogon
Family: Asparagaceae
Common Names: mondo grass 'Kokuryu'

About this plant

'Kokuryu' 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

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained soil, slightly acid, fertile, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring as growth resumes

Pests

May be attacked by slugs

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalFlower BordersWall Side BordersGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoorBog GardenPond MarginsSubmerged AquaticConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years