Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Teague's Black' Black Flowers leaning on whatever is nearby

leaning on whatever is nearby

This little gem

USDA zone 9a

more spreading canopy than the more upright species

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Teague's Black' Black Flowers leaning on whatever is nearbySlow growing evergreen perennial with very narrow black grass like leaves that grow 4 6' inches tall, spreading slowly to form a dense clump. New growth is very dark green towards the base of the leaves, darkening towards the tips to become the blackest plants that we know of. Will occasionally produce short spikes bearing whitish lilac flowers in summer. Best in part sun or light shade, with regular watering. A great plant for a small scale ground