Ophiopogon planiscapus Niger
This remarkable evergreen perennial brings dramatic contrast to any planting scheme with its distinctive near-black foliage. The arching, grass-like leaves create dense clumps that provide year-round structure and interest, making it one of the most striking ground cover plants available.
Seasonal Highlights
Purple-pink flowers appear in summer, followed by glossy black berries in autumn. The deep purple-black foliage remains constant throughout the year, providing reliable structure and contrast in all seasons.
Key Features
- Unique near-black evergreen foliage
- Excellent ground cover or edging plant
- Tolerates sun or shade
- Low maintenance and hardy
- Attractive summer flowers and autumn berries
Perfect For
Outstanding in mixed borders where contrast is desired. Excellent for edging paths, fronting borders, or underplanting shrubs. Works beautifully in containers and Japanese-style gardens. Creates stunning combinations with silver foliage and bright flowers.
Growing Tips
Plant in sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Tolerates full shade but growth may be slower. Water regularly during dry spells. Comb through foliage with fingers in spring to remove any dead leaves.
Looks Great With
Stunning alongside silver-leaved plants like artemisia and lamb's ears. Provides dramatic contrast with golden grasses, white flowers, and pale stone mulches. Complements ferns and hostas in shaded areas.
An exceptional choice for adding dramatic contrast and year-round interest to any garden setting.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.