Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Nigrescens’

Ophiopogon Planiscapus Nigrescens’, also known as snake’s beard, is a low-growing ornamental grass that grows to about 20 centimetres in height. Originating from Japan, it is very decorative with its unique grassy black-green leaves. The ornamental grass flowers in July and August with beautiful small purple flowers, which then turn into shiny black berries. A […]

Summer flowering

Gives beautiful spikes that stay up for a long time

Nice for in the border or separation

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Description

Ophiopogon Planiscapus Nigrescens’, also known as snake’s beard, is a low-growing ornamental grass that grows to about 20 centimetres in height. Originating from Japan, it is very decorative with its unique grassy black-green leaves. The ornamental grass flowers in July and August with beautiful small purple flowers, which then turn into shiny black berries. A great advantage of this plant is that it retains its leaves all year round and is good to use as a ground cover. Of course, it can also be placed in a planter on the terrace or balcony. Ophiopogon planiscapus’ grows and flowers well in full sun or semi shade and is Hardy.

Specifications

SKU
OPPLNIGR14
GTIN
4260377082320
Brand
Elegrass
Cultivar
Nigrescens
Bot. family
Ophiopogon
Species
planiscapus

Max height
30
Location
sun, partial shade
Leaf colour
Green

Bee friendly?
Butterfly friendly?
Climbing assistance?
Edible?
not suitable for consumption
Evergreen?
Fragrant ?
Thorns?
Toxic?

Hardiness zones
Zone 8: -12.2 - -6.7 °C
Cutting period
N.v.t.
Flowering period
Harvest period

GRASP certification
GRASP
MPS certification
MPS-A+
grown organically?
Min height
30 cm
Potsize
14 cm

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