Black Mondo Grass

OPHIOPOGON planiscapus ‘Nigrescens’. 6-8″ tall, 12″ spread, full sun-part shade, late summer bloom. A compact, densely growing, clump-forming, evergreen, grass-like plant. When grown in full sun, foliage emerges purplish-green and then turns nearly jet black. Has a soft arching habit, much like Liriope. Rabbit resistant. Warm season. Zones 5-9. Potted in 3″ pot.

Looking much like a black Liriope, Black Mondo Grass is a compact, densely growing, clump forming, evergreen, grass-like plant. When grown in full sun in the north, the foliage emerges purplish-green and then turns nearly jet black. It has a softly arching habit.
From early through midsummer, short spikes of light purple to white flowers (much like those of Liriope) are produced, followed by purplish black berries in the fall.
Black Mondo Grass adds dramatic flair to combination containers but can also be grown en masse as a low groundcover. Use it as a foil for silver or gold foliage plants or combine with succulent temperennials in shallow troughs.

Garden Style:
Asian
Patio Container
Eclectic
Modern

Other Features:
Border Plant
Container
Easy To Grow
Edging
Attractive Foliage
Mass Planting
Small