Black Mondo Grass (Create instant contrast with jet-black foliage)

Ophiopogon planiscapus Nigrescens

The black plant every modern garden needs

Black Mondo Grass – Ophiopogon planiscapus Nigrescens, commonly known as Black Mondo Grass, is one of the most striking groundcovers available, featuring dramatic jet-black foliage that creates exceptional contrast in the landscape. Perfect for borders, feature plantings, pots, rockeries and modern garden designs, this evergreen perennial adds year-round texture and architectural interest.

Feature Details
Plant Type Evergreen ornamental grass-like groundcover
Height 15–25cm
Width 20–40cm
Position Full sun to part shade
Foliage Deep black-purple foliage
Flower Colour Pale pink to lilac
Flowering Season Summer
Soil Well-drained soils
Water Needs Low to moderate
Uses Borders, pots, feature planting, rockeries, modern gardens

Bold, elegant and impossible to ignore

For unforgettable contrast and contemporary style, Black Mondo Grass is a landscape designer’s favourite. Its rich black foliage provides a dramatic backdrop to green, silver and flowering plants, instantly elevating garden beds, pathways and container displays. Compact, hardy and low maintenance, Nigrescens delivers year-round colour and texture while bringing a sophisticated edge to both modern and traditional gardens.

Why You’ll Love It

Why You’ll Love It Benefit
Unique Black Foliage Creates stunning contrast in the landscape
Year-Round Colour Maintains its dramatic appearance in every season
Compact Growth Habit Perfect for borders and feature plantings
Excellent in Pots Adds designer appeal to container displays
Low Maintenance Requires minimal care once established
Versatile Landscape Plant Suits modern, tropical and traditional gardens
Evergreen Performer Provides permanent structure and texture
Ideal Contrast Plant Makes surrounding plants and flowers stand out

$13.25 inc. GST

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Melbourne Metro deliveries cost $55.00.
Expect your delivery to arrive between 1 and 5 business days.

The Mornington Peninsula ** Mt Eliza to Portsea ** and Geelong deliveries cost $77.00.
Expect your delivery to arrive between 1 and 5 business days.

Outer Melbourne / Semi Regional deliveries cost $165.00.
Expect your delivery to arrive between 1 and 7 business days.

Regional Victoria deliveries cost between $264.00 – $330.00
Expect your delivery to arrive between 3 and 7 business days.

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