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Area of origin: Japan and Korea.
Adult dimensions: Height: up to 0.35 meters (13.8").
Foliage: Evergreen.
Soil:
Humus-rich, cool and well drained. Chalky soil
unsuitable.
Hardiness: Frost hardy up to -15°C.
Position: Shade to full sun.
Characteristics and features:
This hardy plant is ideal for creating contrasts whether planted
in open ground or in pots. Its almost black foliage sections
off rockeries or efficiently defines edges of flowerbeds. It
spreads slowly via its underground stems which produce buds
above soil (rhizomes). It is worth noting that the “Ophiopogon
noir” can support light pedestrian traffic. Its small
pinky-white blooms appear discreetly in summer amongst the
foliage. Their delicate bell-shaped flowers are similar to
those of “lily of the valley”. The small oval berries that are
produced, turn blue/black when mature and contain a toxic seed. |
