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Black Mondo Grass has exceptional dark foliage that provides high contrast in garden designs. Dense near-black clumps look beautiful massed as a groundcover, and provide dramatic color in small space gardens. Tuck this plant anywhere you need rich texture and lasting color - mass along pathways and bed edges, tuck along rock walls, plant between stepping stones, and add contrast to containers. This low-maintenance groundcover provides year-long interest. (Ophiopogon planiscapus)
To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low
temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.
If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will
survive the winter temperatures in your area.
If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack
of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).
6-12” tall x 9-12” wide. Black Mondo
Grass is slow growing but worth the wait. Equally at home in Asian-themed,
contemporary, and woodland designs. Plants thrive in rich, well-drained soils
with even moisture. The, narrow, arching leaves need adequate light for full
color, but do not tolerate hot sun. Drought tolerant once established. Grow in
bright, open shade in hot regions or provide dappled shade or cool morning sun
in more temperate climates. Plant alongside bright contrasting colors like
chartreuse or white variegated foliage. If plants need tidying, cut foliage
back in spring before new growth emerges.
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Associated SKUs
AM018232 AM015014 (Plant - 3" Pot) - Out of stock. AM018161 (Tray of 16) - Out of stock. AM018162 (Tray of 32) - Out of stock.
Common Name
Black Mondo Grass
Botanical Name
Ophiopogon planiscapus Nigrescens
Zones
6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Light Requirements
Half Sun / Half Shade, Full Shade
Mature Height
6-12" tall
Mature Spread
9-12" wide
Growth Rate
Slow
Bloom Time
Foliage plant all season
Planting Depth
Crown of plant should rest just at or above the soil surface after watering in.
Ships As
Potted Plant
Foliage
Green blades quickly turn a shiny black.
Evergreen
Yes
Soil Type
Loamy Soil, Well-Drained Soil
Soil Moisture
Average
Advantages
Deer Resistant, Groundcover, Easy To Grow, Good For Containers
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