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Black Mondo Grass

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' · Asparagaceae

A striking strappy-leaf groundcover forming spreading tufts of near-black arching foliage, with small mauve flowers and black berries. A dramatic contrast plant for edging, pots and pebble gardens.

At a glance

Habit: Grass & Strappy-leaf
Light: Part Shade, Full Sun
Water: Moderate Water
Soil: Clay Soil, Well-Drained
Climate: Subtropical, Warm Temperate, Cool Temperate
Frost: Frost-Hardy
Mature size: 0.2 m H × 0.3 m W
Foliage: Evergreen, Purple / Burgundy Foliage
Flowering: Summer Flowering
Growth rate: Slow-Growing
Maintenance: Low Maintenance

Good for

Feature / Specimen
Pots & Containers
Lawn & Turf Alternative