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Black Mondo Grass Care

Ophiopogon Planiscapus

Other names: Black Lily-turf

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What is the plant

Ophiopogon planiscapus, black mondo grass, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is a small evergreen perennial growing to 20 cm (8 in) tall by 30 cm (12 in)wide. It grows from short rhizomes, and bears tufts of grasslike leaves, from which purple or white flowers emerge in racemes held on short stems above the leaves. It is native to Japan, where it grows on open and forested slopes.

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Humidity

Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

Hardiness zone

5 - 10

Difficulty

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

  • Water

    Water

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    Mondo grass must be kept consistently moist but not soggy. The hotter the temperature, the more water is required.

  • Pruning

    Pruning

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    Prune the black mondo grass to 4 to 6 inches from the garden surface using lopping or pruning shears. Blades should be sharpened to make clean, even cuts. Avoid cutting any new growth since this will create a jagged appearance to the plant leaves.

  • Fertilizer

    Fertilizer

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    Black mondo grass doesn't require much feeding. A single topdressing of compost in the spring will suffice.

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  • Sunlight

    Sunlight

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    Full sun to part shade

  • Soil

    Soil

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    Soil Type: Moist, well-drained Soil pH: 5.5 to 6.5

  • Popularity

    Popularity

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    260 people already have this plant 62 people have added this plant to their wishlists

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