The black snake beard appears almost mystical, attracting attention with its extravagant appearance. It is not a grass, although its narrow leaves are reminiscent of blades of grass, but a perennial. Use it to create incomparable light-dark contrasts
Which plants can you combine the black snake beard with?
The black snake's beard can be combined well with Japanese mountain grass, hostas, rhododendrons, fuchsias, bamboo, ivy and Christmas roses. It is important that the companion plants match it visually and meet semi-shady location requirements.
What factors should you consider when combining the Black Snake Beard?
Not every combination turns out to be advantageous. When looking for beautiful companion plants for Black Snakebeard, consider the following factors:
- Foliage color: dark purple to black
- Flower color: white-pink
- Flowering time: June to August
- Location requirements: partially shaded, humus-rich and well-drained soil
- Growth height: up to 20 cm
In your planning, make sure that the companion plants for the black snakebeard visually match its dark leaves, which are present all year round.
In order to maintain its striking foliage color and not fade, the black snake beard needs a partially shaded location. His planting partners should be able to get used to it.
Under optimal conditions, the snake's beard grows just 20 cm high. His neighbors should therefore get behind him and be able to develop their effect in this position.
Combine black snake beard in the bed
In the bed, the black snake beard is able to spread a touch of mysterious magic. You can use its dark appearance, which makes it so striking, to contrast other plants. The black snake's beard is particularly ideal for highlighting light-leaved plants. In addition, large-leaved perennials such as hostas also benefit from its presence.
Almost perfect for a union with the Black Snakebeard are, among others:
- Japan sedge
- Japanese blood grass
- Japanese mountain grass
- Decorative Fern
- Funkia
- Purple Bells
- woman's coat
- Rhododendron
Combine black snake beard with Japanese mountain grass
The Japanese mountain grass is larger than the black snake's beard. But behind him or a little distance away, it acts as a dignified contrast source. The yellow-leaved variety called 'Aureola' is particularly recommended. The yellow-green leaves of this ornamental grass stand out clearly surrounded by the black snake's beard.
Combine black snake beard with hostas
Both the hosta and the black snakebeard love a partially shaded location. In addition, hostas are the perfect companions for the black snakebeard as they produce large leaves with a striking color. For example, you get an exciting interaction if you combine the black snake beard with yellow-green, blue-green or white-striped hostas.
Combine black snake beard with rhododendron
The black snake's beard is often found as a ground cover under a rhododendron. It thanks the rhododendron for the shade it provides and in return makes its colorful flowers shine even more intensely.
Combine black snake beard in the bucket
In the pot, the black snake's beard can set accents together with other foliage plants. Combinations with flowering plants also make for a fabulous eye-catcher. If you want to enjoy them even in winter, plant the black snake's beard with Christmas roses. White Christmas roses in particular suit him because they bloom in winter and the white together with the black creates a remarkable light-dark contrast.
- Fuchsias
- Bamboo
- Ivy
- Christmas roses