Black mondo grass

Black Mondo grass or Mondo grass is an ornamental plant that is most suited for outdoor spaces.

I love mondo grass. I have planted it a couple times in different areas but I have not had good luck with it. That is probably due to my lack of caring for it properly and not something specific to the plant. When I was at Patuxent Nursery a few weeks ago with my friend Lea, they were just starting to set out the plants for the season and one thing I noticed was Black Mondo Grass. Here, on one of their large flatbed trailers, was a vast display of Black Mondo Grass. I was and continue to be…

Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Nigrescens’, Black Mondo grass, bordering path

Black Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon Planiscapus) small evergreen, tufts of leaves resembling grass, leaves turn from green to dark purple. [DETAILS]

Liriope plants (Liriope spp.) are also called lilyturf or border grass. This shade-tolerant ground cover resembles ornamental grass.

Black mondo grass (Ophiopogon planiscapus var. nigrescens) with snowdrops

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For a dramatic groundcover, try landscaping with black mondo grass. The low-growing perennial with purplish-black, grass-like leaves stands out wherever placed, forming a carpet of unique color and foliage. For black mondo growing tips and care, click here.

Grasses, Natives from Awapuni Nurseries, Available: Bulk 50-plant to Bulk 100-plant mixed/specific varieties of natives (trees, flax, hedges, ornamental grasses). Ideal for mass planting. Click here.

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Black mondo grass & moss

A garden with more drama and depth is just a few dark-colored plants away. Find some beautiful black plants, here.

Black mondo grass, helleborus and fern. Made for shade. #MuttartConservatory

Land Morphology on Instagram: "Black mondo grass borders the lawn and paving at our Washington Park residence. Home by @stuartsilkarchitects. Landscape installation by @nussbaum_group. #plantingdesign #garden #gardendesign #moderngarden #seattlegarden"

Black Mondo Grass, scientifically known as Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens', is a unique and eye-catching ornamental grass. It is renowned for its