Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'
Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens', commonly known as Black Mondo Grass, is a striking, low-growing evergreen perennial with deep purple-black, grass-like foliage. This slow-spreading plant forms dense clumps, making it an excellent choice for ground cover, edging, or adding contrast in borders and rock gardens. In summer, small pale lilac to white flowers appear, followed by glossy black berries in autumn, adding further seasonal interest.
Why we like it
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Unique, deep black foliage provides dramatic contrast.
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Low-maintenance and evergreen for year-round interest.
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Ideal for edging, ground cover, and containers.
What to know
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Prefers full sun to partial shade for best foliage colour.
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Thrives in well-drained, moist, but not waterlogged soil.
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Slow-growing but forms dense clumps over time.
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Trim old foliage in early spring to encourage fresh growth.
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Drought-tolerant once established but benefits from occasional watering.
Flower Colour
Pale lilac to white
Flowering months
July, August
Height and Spread
Height: 20 cm
Spread: 30 cm
Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'
Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens', commonly known as Black Mondo Grass, is a striking, low-growing evergreen perennial with deep purple-black, grass-like foliage. This slow-spreading plant forms dense clumps, making it an excellent choice for ground cover, edging, or adding contrast in borders and rock gardens. In summer, small pale lilac to white flowers appear, followed by glossy black berries in autumn, adding further seasonal interest.
Why we like it
-
Unique, deep black foliage provides dramatic contrast.
-
Low-maintenance and evergreen for year-round interest.
-
Ideal for edging, ground cover, and containers.
What to know
-
Prefers full sun to partial shade for best foliage colour.
-
Thrives in well-drained, moist, but not waterlogged soil.
-
Slow-growing but forms dense clumps over time.
-
Trim old foliage in early spring to encourage fresh growth.
-
Drought-tolerant once established but benefits from occasional watering.
Flower Colour
Pale lilac to white
Flowering months
July, August
Height and Spread
Height: 20 cm
Spread: 30 cm
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Description
Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens', commonly known as Black Mondo Grass, is a striking, low-growing evergreen perennial with deep purple-black, grass-like foliage. This slow-spreading plant forms dense clumps, making it an excellent choice for ground cover, edging, or adding contrast in borders and rock gardens. In summer, small pale lilac to white flowers appear, followed by glossy black berries in autumn, adding further seasonal interest.
Why we like it
-
Unique, deep black foliage provides dramatic contrast.
-
Low-maintenance and evergreen for year-round interest.
-
Ideal for edging, ground cover, and containers.
What to know
-
Prefers full sun to partial shade for best foliage colour.
-
Thrives in well-drained, moist, but not waterlogged soil.
-
Slow-growing but forms dense clumps over time.
-
Trim old foliage in early spring to encourage fresh growth.
-
Drought-tolerant once established but benefits from occasional watering.
Flower Colour
Pale lilac to white
Flowering months
July, August
Height and Spread
Height: 20 cm
Spread: 30 cm
