#nigrescens

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Black-throated Gray Warbler by Christopher Adler Via Flickr: Setophaga nigrescens Harry Griffen Park La Mesa, CA

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Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens

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BLIND SNAKE

In the darkness, I heard the dog barking and scuffling with something in the gravel driveway.  I assumed it was a beetle.  Obviously something small.  But when I went over to look I could see it was a snake.

Calypso was dodging in and out enthusiastically.  So much for the snake-avoidance training.   I shouted at her, though, and she backed off.

“Is it a baby brown?”  I wondered.  It was too…

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Scientific Name – Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'

Common Name – black mondo grass

Family – Asparagaceae

Plant Type – Evergreen perennial

Habit – Mounded

Hardiness Zone – USDA Zone 6

Mature Size – Height - 0.1-0.2m - Spread - 0.1-0.3m

Fall/Winter Colour – Nearly black

Leaf – Simple, linear, acute, sheathing, green strips on underside

Leaf Arrangement - Basal

Blooming Time/Fruiting Time – July to August

Flowers – White, purple

Inflorescences – Raceme

Water Use – Moderate

Soil – Acidic, well-drained, humus rich

Exposure – Full sun, filtered shade

Landscape Uses – Ground cover, borders, summer/winter interest

Limitations/Other Features – Japan origin (green-leaved species)