| Description | Strelitzia reginae
Exotic blue and orange flowers in the shape of a bird give this plant its name, Bird of Paradise.
• Tropical looking broad round leaves
• Looks great in pots, along fence lines and in poolside gardens
• Tolerates drought, light frost and poor soils
• Can also be grown indoors in bright light
3"/7cm pot
| Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Nigrescens’
A low growing grass used as a formal groundcover.
• Striking black unique foliage
• Mass planted in gardens or between pavers
• Prefers well-drained, moist soil in part shade | |
| Content | | Why buy Black Mondo Grass
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Mondo Grass is the grass-like plant you never have to cut. Fantastic for groundcovers and borders, it reaches a maximum length of 8 inches and grows no longer. This black variety makes a striking feature element in the garden.
This groundcover is ideal for Asian or Zen-style gardens, as well as areas around pavers. It prefers morning sun or dappled shade, thriving in deep shade and tolerating wet, boggy conditions. However, it does struggle in direct hot sun, especially at the sunny end of a path.
In a hurry: Plant 16 per square metre
Prepared to wait: Plant 8 per square metre
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| Additional information |
| features |
Blooms of bright orange and blue sitting in a pointed green bract edged with red, resembling a bird from paradise sit above the large erect spoon-like foliage for a long period
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| conditions |
Full sun to part shade in well-drained soil, keep protected form heavy frost
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| landscape use |
Specimen, group planting, pots, feature
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| Botanical Name |
Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'
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