Ophiopogon Planiscapus 'Nigrescens'
An extraordinary plant with purple-black leaves, densely growing and evergreen it is fantastic planted in contrast with other foliage plants or as a foil to bright blooms.
Botanical name
Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Kokuryu'
Other names
Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Arabicus', Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Black Dragon', Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Ebony Knight', Black lilyturf, Black ornamental grass, Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens', Black mondo, Mondo grass 'Kokuryu'
Genus
Variety or Cultivar
'Kokuryu' _ 'Kokuryu' is an evergreen perennial with tufts of strap-like black leaves. Small purple flowers in summer are followed by glossy, black fruit.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Arching, Clump-forming
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Height & Spread
20cm x 30cm