Black Mondo Grass

Ophiopogon planiscapus

Black Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon planiscapus) is a slow-growing perennial, hardy in USDA zones 6-9, that matures to about 0.8-1 ft × 0.8-1 ft. It does best in full sun and part shade with medium water needs in well-drained and moist soil. Expect purple and white blooms in summer. It stands up well to pests.

USDA zones

6-9

Sun

Full sun, Part shade

Water

Medium

Mature size

0.8-1 ft × 0.8-1 ft

Growth rate

Slow

Maintenance

Medium

Soil

Well-drained, Moist

Bloom color

Purple, White

Bloom season

Summer

Tough against

Pests

Native to

Japan