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Black Mondo Grass

Black Mondo Grass

OPHIOPOGON planiscapus 'Nigrescens'

  • Full Shade (0-3 hrs), Full Sun (6+ hrs), and Partial Sun / Shade (3-6 hrs)
  • Moderate drought resistance
  • Mounding and Tufted
  • Ships as a 4"plant
  • 6"-12"
  • 6"–1'
Regular price $10.99
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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.

We use expedited shipping policies to protect plant health and minimize plant stress in transit.  All plants are in transit for only 1-3 days. (This does not guarantee 3-day delivery as orders are not always packed and sent out on the day of your order.) We send out deliveries on a weekly schedule to ensure quick transit times, so your order may not be packaged and shipped until later in the week. For instance, we may hold shipments to avoid weekend delays that keep plants in transit for longer.

All packaging includes eco-friendly material and our shipping methods are tested regularly to ensure plants arrive healthy upon arrival.

Additionally, any delays or damages in shipping are covered by our Healthy Plant Guarantee.

If you're plants arrived damaged, we will happily replace them for free!

Please contact us, send a picture, and detail any damage, so that we can continue to improve our shipping process and make sure you receive the healthy plants you paid for.

Mature Height is 6"–1'

Mature Spread is 6"-12"

Watering: Keep moist

Blooms in:

  • Summer

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