Ophiopogon planiscapus Nigrescens - Black Ornamental Grass Ophiopogon nigra
 
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Ophiopogon planiscapus Nigrescens - Green Ornamental Grass Ophiopogon nigra
 
 
 
An award winning grass-like plant with low-growing tufts of very dark purple blades. , that actually appear to be black. Racemes of pale lilac-pink flowers appear among the foliage in summer, followed by black berries in the Autumn. Looks fantastic with other grasses, especially if grouped in tubs, it provides a brilliant contrast with most other plants. 
 
Cuttings come 6-7cm H with roots.