Black Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens')

Black Mondo Grass

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' forms small tufts of straplike, shiny black foliage. Young leaves emerge greenish, quickly turning jet black. Bell‑shaped pink, pale violet, or white flowers appear in midsummer, followed by fleshy black seeds that may persist through winter. Evergreen in mild winters, it looks stunning in shady containers.

Key Features

• Intense black, grasslike foliage—unique in the garden.
• Pink to white flowers in summer; black berries in fall/winter.
• Slow‑spreading via underground stolons; low maintenance.

Growing Conditions

Full sun to part shade; moist but well‑drained soil.

Care & Propagation

Spreads slowly by stolons. No serious problems.

Landscape Uses

Beds, borders, containers, ground covers; rock garden style.

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