Black Mondo Grass
Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'
Black Mondo Grass
Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'
Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'
17cm
£0.00
Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens', better known as black mondo grass, is one of the most dramatic evergreen plants you can grow - and the only one with foliage of a genuine, glossy near-black. An RHS Award of Garden Merit plant, it forms slowly spreading tufts of arching, strap-like leaves that make an unforgettable contrast against silver, lime-green, gold or pale gravel.
Use black mondo grass to edge a path or border, to weave through gravel and contemporary planting, as striking ground cover, or in pots where its inky colour can be shown off. Small spikes of pale pink-lilac flowers in summer are followed by shining black berries.
How and where to grow it
For the deepest black, give it good light - full sun or partial shade - in moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil. It colours best in brighter spots and can look greener in deep shade. Fully hardy and evergreen, it spreads slowly by underground runners to form a dark carpet over time, and needs only the removal of any tatty old leaves in spring.
- Position: full sun to partial shade - more light deepens the black
- Soil: moist but well-drained, humus-rich
- Care: evergreen, slow-spreading and low-maintenance
Every plant is nursery-grown and carefully selected, ready to bring its unique, sophisticated colour to your garden.
