Plant of the Month - November

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'
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Family                        Convalliariaceae
Height & spread      20cm x 30cm
                                    Evergreen perennial
 Soil                            Moist, well-drained, humus-rich, slightly acid soil
 Aspect                       Full sun or partial shade
 Hardiness                Hardy

Clump-forming, spreading, rhizomatous perennial with strap-shaped, curving, leathery almost black leaves. Short bell-shaped, racemes of pale purplish flowers in spring, followed by dark blue-black fruit.

Looks good interplanted with small wandering perennial, lacy foliage and fragile pink flowers. It also makes a good foil for dwarf rock garden bulbs in spring.