Ophiopogon planiscapus Nigrescens
Ophiopogon planiscapus Nigrescens - Black Mondo Grass
- Mature size: 20-30cm tall / wide
- Recommended spacing: 20-30cm apart
- Ideal growing conditions: Full Sun - Part shade, bright-filtered light.
- Growth rate: Moderate.
Uses
Perfect as a dramatic ground cover, feature edging along borders and pathways, underplanting in shaded gardens, rockeries, garden filler, mass plantings, containers for bold foliage contrast, cottage gardens, Japanese-style gardens, narrow/tight spaces, tropical gardens, retaining walls.
Noteworthy
Evergreen ornamental grass with striking black foliage; low maintenance and versatile across many landscape styles.
Tolerant
Handles a range of light conditions from sunny to filtered shade; adapts to coastal and urban environments and is drought tolerant once established.
Colour/Growth form
Dense, clumping habit with narrow, arching strap-like leaves in deep, almost black tones that create strong contrast against lighter foliage plants. The rich dark colour holds year-round and adds architectural structure to garden beds.
What is Black Mondo Grass?
Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Nigrescens’, commonly known as Black Mondo Grass, is a petite evergreen ornamental grass prized for its intense, black-purple-green foliage. Its compact, tufted form makes it ideal for adding striking contrast to mixed borders, pathways and container plantings.
How to care for Black Mondo Grass
Plant in well-drained soil in a position with full sun to part shade. Water regularly during establishment and reduce once established; allow the topsoil to dry slightly between waterings. Mulch around the base to help retain moisture and suppress weeds. Trim back old foliage in early spring to freshen the clump.
Ophiopogon planiscapus Nigrescens - Black Mondo Grass
- Mature size: 20-30cm tall / wide
- Recommended spacing: 20-30cm apart
- Ideal growing conditions: Full Sun - Part shade, bright-filtered light.
- Growth rate: Moderate.
Uses
Perfect as a dramatic ground cover, feature edging along borders and pathways, underplanting in shaded gardens, rockeries, garden filler, mass plantings, containers for bold foliage contrast, cottage gardens, Japanese-style gardens, narrow/tight spaces, tropical gardens, retaining walls.
Noteworthy
Evergreen ornamental grass with striking black foliage; low maintenance and versatile across many landscape styles.
Tolerant
Handles a range of light conditions from sunny to filtered shade; adapts to coastal and urban environments and is drought tolerant once established.
Colour/Growth form
Dense, clumping habit with narrow, arching strap-like leaves in deep, almost black tones that create strong contrast against lighter foliage plants. The rich dark colour holds year-round and adds architectural structure to garden beds.
What is Black Mondo Grass?
Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Nigrescens’, commonly known as Black Mondo Grass, is a petite evergreen ornamental grass prized for its intense, black-purple-green foliage. Its compact, tufted form makes it ideal for adding striking contrast to mixed borders, pathways and container plantings.
How to care for Black Mondo Grass
Plant in well-drained soil in a position with full sun to part shade. Water regularly during establishment and reduce once established; allow the topsoil to dry slightly between waterings. Mulch around the base to help retain moisture and suppress weeds. Trim back old foliage in early spring to freshen the clump.
Description
Ophiopogon planiscapus Nigrescens - Black Mondo Grass
- Mature size: 20-30cm tall / wide
- Recommended spacing: 20-30cm apart
- Ideal growing conditions: Full Sun - Part shade, bright-filtered light.
- Growth rate: Moderate.
Uses
Perfect as a dramatic ground cover, feature edging along borders and pathways, underplanting in shaded gardens, rockeries, garden filler, mass plantings, containers for bold foliage contrast, cottage gardens, Japanese-style gardens, narrow/tight spaces, tropical gardens, retaining walls.
Noteworthy
Evergreen ornamental grass with striking black foliage; low maintenance and versatile across many landscape styles.
Tolerant
Handles a range of light conditions from sunny to filtered shade; adapts to coastal and urban environments and is drought tolerant once established.
Colour/Growth form
Dense, clumping habit with narrow, arching strap-like leaves in deep, almost black tones that create strong contrast against lighter foliage plants. The rich dark colour holds year-round and adds architectural structure to garden beds.
What is Black Mondo Grass?
Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Nigrescens’, commonly known as Black Mondo Grass, is a petite evergreen ornamental grass prized for its intense, black-purple-green foliage. Its compact, tufted form makes it ideal for adding striking contrast to mixed borders, pathways and container plantings.
How to care for Black Mondo Grass
Plant in well-drained soil in a position with full sun to part shade. Water regularly during establishment and reduce once established; allow the topsoil to dry slightly between waterings. Mulch around the base to help retain moisture and suppress weeds. Trim back old foliage in early spring to freshen the clump.
