Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'

Black Mondo Grass

Compact, densely growing, clump forming, evergreen, grass-like. Hardy to 5 in protected spot. When grown in full sun in the north, the foliage emerges purplish-green and then turns nearly jet black.

  • Height: 6" – 8"
  • Width: 8" – 12"
  • Soil Conditions: Moist/Well Drained
  • Flower Color: Pink
  • Bloom Time: June, July
  • Hardiness Zone: 5 To 9
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  • Plant Characteristics

  • Attributes

    • Container
    • Fall Color
  • Critter Resistance

    • Deer Resistant
    • Rabbit Resistant
  • Plant Habit

    • Rounded
  • Light Conditions

    • Sun to Part Shade
  • Flower Color

    • Pink
  • Flower Hue

    • Light
  • Flower Type

    • Raceme
  • Flower Height

    • 8" to 12"
  • Foliage Color

    • Purple
  • Leaf Texture

    • Fine
  • Flower Form

    • Single
  • Flower Size

    • 2"
  • Soil Moisture

    • Moist/Well Drained
  • Prune Time

    • Jan/Feb/March
  • Growth Rate

    • Average
  • Origin

    • Asia