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Black Mondo Grass

Black Mondo Grass

OPHIOPOGON planiscapus 'Nigrescens'

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Common Name(s)
Black Mondo Grass, Black Lilyturf
Sunlight
Tolerates shade and sun
Perennial Zones
6, 7, 8, 9
Watering
Let dry
Max Height
6"–1'
Max Spread
6"-12"
Garden Design Role
Underplanting
Bloom Season
Summer
Lifespan
Perennial
Growing Habit
Mounding, Tufted
Drought Resistance
Moderate drought resistance
Bloom Color
Pink
Foliage Color
Purple/Black
Stem Color
Purple/Black, Green
Themes
Gothic
Genus
Ophiopogon
Family
Asparagaceae
Ship Size
4"

Black Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens') is one of the few plants in the world that produces truly black foliage. This award-winning, slow-growing perennial is a showstopper in modern and minimalist landscapes. It forms architectural clumps of strap-like, leathery blades that emerge dark green and quickly transition to a dramatic, jet-black hue that remains year-round.

As a striking member of the Ophiopogon genus, Black Mondo Grass provides an incredible foil for silver, lime-green, or variegated plants. In mid-summer, small spikes of pale lilac flowers appear, followed by decorative black berries. It is a highly resilient, evergreen plant that is deer-resistant and thrives in a variety of light conditions. Use it to edge paths, accent rock gardens, or create a high-contrast groundcover that looks like a work of art.

Why you’ll love it:

  • True Black Foliage: Unbeatable dramatic color that provides a high-end look to any garden.
  • Evergreen Architecture: Maintains its color and form through all four seasons.
  • Low Maintenance: Extremely slow-growing and requires almost no pruning or special care.

Product Details: This Black Mondo Grass is delivered as a healthy 4-inch live plant in a nursery pot. It reaches a height of 6-8 inches and is very long-lived.

Black Mondo Grass