Ophiopogon planiscapus Olivaceus
Ophiopogon planiscapus Olivaceus
Ophiopogon planiscapus Olivaceus
Ophiopogon planiscapus Olivaceus
Black Mondo Grass, Lilyturf
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Description
'Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Olivaceus' is a cultivar of this superb evergreen perennial with green foliage. It develops tufts of narrow leaves, with a texture that is both satiny and shiny, in a green, tinted with black, giving an elegant olive green colour. Preferably plant this selection in moist, well-drained and rich soil, in partial shade. Architectural ophiopogon is the companion of contemporary, Japanese, shade and gravel gardens. It also grows very well in a pot. It develops small, discreet but contrasting flowering, with small white bells in summer, followed by fruiting in blue berries which adds to its charm.
Ophiopogon is a herbaceous perennial plant, from the lily family, originating from shaded thickets and wooded areas in China and Japan. 'Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Olivaceus', a close cousin of Lily of the Valley, forms a small creeping mat on a compact crown that gradually spreads thanks to its suckers in fresh and rich soil, but does not spread much in drier and compact soil. It reaches a height of 20 cm and ultimately spreads to 30 to 40 cm. At the start of vegetation, its young linear and arched leaves are shiny green. They quickly take on their definitive olive green hue. These evergreen leaves leaves measure 20 to 25 cm long. In early summer, small white bells appear. They then give way to round and shiny (toxic), bluish-black berries. Ophiopogon is hardy down to -10 to -15 °C.
Easy to grow, Ophiopogon tolerates all exposures as long as the soil is well-drained and remains moist. It does, however, prefer shaded situations. Associate Ophiopogon, at the edge or in a pot, with heucheras, ferns, hardy geraniums or epimediums.
Ophiopogon planiscapus Olivaceus in pictures
Flowering
Foliage
Plant habit
Botanical data
Ophiopogon
planiscapus
Olivaceus
Asparagaceae
Black Mondo Grass, Lilyturf
Ophiopogon wallichianus var. leucanthus, Ophiopogon planiscapus var. leucanthus
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Olivaceus' appreciates a semi-shaded to shaded location. It also tolerates a sunny exposure, if the sun rays are not too intense. Morning sun is preferred. Plant in spring or autumn, in light, not too calcareous, slightly acidic soil, rich in humus to clayey or sandy, well-drained. It thrives in moist soil and tolerates dry periods or drier soil once well established. In regions with harsh winters, plant it in an area sheltered from heavy frosts and mulch its base with a good layer of dead leaves in autumn. It requires no care after planting.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.