Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Nigrescens’ ~ Black Mondo Grass

Black Mondo Grass is astunning clump forming evergreenornamental grass with arching purple-black foliage and small bell-like dark lavender flowers that bloom atop of leafless stems in summer. The flowers are followed by pea sized purple berries that are often hidden in the foliage. Bestgrown inpart sun and slightly acidic, moist well-drained soil.

Previously sold as ‘Nigra’. To learn more about the Black Mondo Grass read this blog post.

Type:	Orn. Grass,Groundcover
Height:	– 0.5′
Spread:	– 0.5′
Spacing:	0.5
USDA Hardiness Zone:	5 – 10
Culture:	Full Sun,Part Sun,Full Shade
Bloom Color:	Purple
Season of Interest:	Summer,Year-Round

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance plant.

LANDSCAPE USES:Accents or Group Plantings,Ponds,Borders,Naturalized Areas,Woodland Garden,Groundcover,and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS:Lily Turf, Lithodora, Hosta

IMAGE:Emke Dnes,Asparagales – Ophiopogon planiscapus 2,CC BY-SA 4.0

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown

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