Black Leaved Plant

[Mags22]

I've had a black leaved plant in an outdoor tub for several years, can't remember the name of it! leaves are like broad grass - its looking a bit sick, and I wonder if I should trim it right back ? anyone any ideas please? Thanks for any advice.

[heathfield]

Ophiopogon planiscarpus Nigrescens? (Mondo).

http://www.easytropicals.com/images/ophiopogon%20growing%20guidenew.pdf

[Chipchopper]

Sounds like you have 'Black Mondo Grass' there. (Ophiopogon planiscapus).

It needs watering regularly but it must have good drainage!

I recommend digging out the tussock. dig the hole deeper and put a good layer of gravel in the bottom, then replant.

It shouldn't need any trimming or feeding. the water should be seen to drain down fairly fast.
Good Luck
Chip

[katerich48]

It sounds like Lily Turf... I've had one for several years and I just leave it...Never cut it back. Mine's in a large pot by the the door and it still looking ok ..So if as you say yours is "looking a bit sick" try cutting it back and see what happens...Just checked mine again its absolutely fine...