Ophiopogon 'Hosoba Kokuryu'
Black Mondo Grass 'Hosoba Kokuryu'
Ophiopogon is a genus of evergreen, clump forming perennial grass-like plants that originate from around tropical asia, appearing to have quite tufted foliage which grow from short rhizomes. It is a member of the Asparagaceae family. Tiny flowers appear in summer on short stems that emerge on scapes just above the foliage. Occasionally, gloss coloured berries form after the flowers. 'Hosoba Kokuryu' is a specific japanese selection of the original 'Kokuryu' or 'Nigrascens' which has more slender and darker upright foliage. It produces pale lavender flowers in the summer followed by black berries.
Contributed by @madkatrinagarden
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Full sun to partial shade
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Occasional watering
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Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Moist and free draining
Common name
Black Mondo Grass 'Hosoba Kokuryu'
Latin name
Ophiopogon 'Hosoba Kokuryu'
type
evergreen perennial
family
Asparagaceae
ph
5.6 - 6.5 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun to partial shade
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Frost
Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Soil
Moist and free draining
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Water
Occasional watering
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When the plant will bloom
full grown dimensions
0.50 M
0.25 M
Ophiopogon 'Hosoba Kokuryu'
Ophiopogon is a genus of evergreen, clump forming perennial grass-like plants that originate from around tropical asia, appearing to have quite tufted foliage which grow from short rhizomes. It is a member of the Asparagaceae family. Tiny flowers appear in summer on short stems that emerge on scapes just above the foliage. Occasionally, gloss coloured berries form after the flowers. 'Hosoba Kokuryu' is a specific japanese selection of the original 'Kokuryu' or 'Nigrascens' which has more slender and darker upright foliage. It produces pale lavender flowers in the summer followed by black berries.
Planting Season (Spring)
From Early Spring TO Late Spring
Mondo grass should be grown in partial to full shade, but can withstand full sun in cooler areas, if they receive sufficient water. The darker black forms should be grown ideally in full sun to enhance their darker colour. They should be planted in well draining, slightly acidic soil (pH 5.5-6.5).
Propagation by Division (Spring)
From Early Spring TO Late Spring
Using a fork dig up plant, try to keep the root ball as complete as possible. Split the root ball at the centre with a sharp knife or a spade. Replant the plants to the same depth as the original and keep well watered until established.
Flowering Season (Summer)
From Mid Summer TO Early Autumn
Small bell like white or mauve flowers will appear on small flower scapes that rise level with or above the foliage, and this will be followed by the appearence of tiny gloss coloured berries.
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