Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Nigrescens’

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'

Black Mondo Grass

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'

Photo Credit: Stonehouse Nursery

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'

Photo Credit: Walters Gardens


Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'

Black Mondo Grass

One of the darkest perennials in existence, this modern grass-like plant features narrow, deep purple to licorice black foliage that spreads slowly to form a thick groundcover or edging. Pale pink, bell-shaped flowers are followed by shiny, deep purple berries in fall. Evergreen in warmer zones; adaptable as a houseplant.

Plant Details

  • Zone: 6 - 9
  • Height: 4-8"
  • Spread: 8-12"
  • Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Soil Moisture: Moderate Water Needs
  • Drought tolerant: No
  • Bloom time: Late Summer, Midsummer
  • Foliage Color: Near-Black Shades
  • Flower Color: Pink Shades
  • Fragrant: No
  • Good Cut Flower: No
  • Native: Not native to North America
  • Deer resistant: Yes
  • Rabbit resistant: No
  • Bee-friendly: No
  • Attracts butterflies: Yes
  • Attracts hummingbirds: No
  • Groundcover: Yes
  • Roy Diblik Favorite: No

Plant Details

  • Zone: 6 - 9
  • Height: 4-8"
  • Spread: 8-12"
  • Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Soil Moisture: Moderate Water Needs
  • Drought tolerant: No
  • Bloom time: Late Summer, Midsummer
  • Foliage Color: Near-Black Shades
  • Flower Color: Pink Shades
  • Fragrant: No
  • Good Cut Flower: No
  • Native: Not native to North America
  • Bee-friendly: No
  • Deer resistant: Yes
  • Rabbit resistant: No
  • Attracts butterflies: Yes
  • Attracts hummingbirds: No
  • Groundcover: Yes
  • Roy Diblik Favorite: No

Grower Information

  • PowerPlug Size(s): 32s
  • Optimal Planting Time: Spring
  • Retail Sales Window: Fall, Spring, Summer
  • Moisture in Production: Average, Consistent
  • Requires Shade in Production: Yes
  • Vernalization Required for Bloom: Yes
  • Vernalization Beneficial: No