Black Mondo, Black Mondo Grass, Black Lilyturf, Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Black Dragon', Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigra', Ophiopogon 'Black Dragon', Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Ebony Night', Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Arabicus'
Noted for its dramatic foliage, Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Nigrescens’ is a mondo grass cultivar forming dense tufts of arching, strap-shaped, grass-like, dark purple to almost jet black leaves, about 8-12 in. long (20-30 cm). Racemes of small, bell-shaped, pale pinkish-white flowers emerge on dark stems in summer before giving way to glossy dark purple berries. Reminiscent of Liriope, this evergreen perennial is tough, durable, and perfect for adding drama and contrast to the garden. Fabulous when combined with caramel Heuchera, silver or gold foliage plants.
| Hardiness |
6 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 12 |
| Climate Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Ophiopogon |
| Common names | Mondo Grass, Black Mondo, Black Mondo Grass |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 6" - 8" (15cm - 20cm) |
| Spread | 9" - 1' (23cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 9" - 12" (23cm - 30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Salt, Rabbit |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden, Modern Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Japanese Garden, City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden |
| Hardiness |
6 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 12 |
| Climate Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Ophiopogon |
| Common names | Mondo Grass, Black Mondo, Black Mondo Grass |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 6" - 8" (15cm - 20cm) |
| Spread | 9" - 1' (23cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 9" - 12" (23cm - 30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Salt, Rabbit |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden, Modern Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Japanese Garden, City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden |
How many Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Nigrescens’ (Black Mondo) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Nigrescens’ (Black Mondo) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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