With its captivating dark foliage, Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' is a stunning mondo grass cultivar. The arching, strap-shaped leaves in deep purple to black create a dramatic effect.

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For a dramatic groundcover, try landscaping with black mondo grass. The low-growing perennial with purplish-black, grass-like leaves stands out wherever placed, forming a carpet of unique color and foliage. For black mondo growing tips and care, click here.

Black Mundo Grass

Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Nigrescens’, Black Mondo grass, bordering path

I love mondo grass. I have planted it a couple times in different areas but I have not had good luck with it. That is probably due to my lack of caring for it properly and not something specific to the plant. When I was at Patuxent Nursery a few weeks ago with my friend Lea, they were just starting to set out the plants for the season and one thing I noticed was Black Mondo Grass. Here, on one of their large flatbed trailers, was a vast display of Black Mondo Grass. I was and continue to be…

Plant name: Ophiopogon Nigrescens Common name: Black Mondo Grass Approximate height on dispatch: 25cm inc. moss ball Flowering time: Insignificant flowers

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'

Black mondo grass accents the crimson leaves of this ‘Bloodgood’ Japanese maple. | Photographer: Janis Nicolay | Designer: Considered Design