Ophiopogon planiscapus      Black Mondo          

Black Mondo Grass   Zones  (5B) 6-10 Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Arabicus' evergreen, hardy to  at least -15º F in a protected (sheltered from sever winter winds) location

(Bottom in above picture) Hello Bill, Thanks for the instructions.  The black mondo were all planted as of yesterday and they look awesome.  I'll keep you in mind for future needs. warm regards, Gayle B, North Andover, MA

Dark green, nearly black 1/4" wide leaf blade. Lavender flowers in summer. Growth habit similar to species. Very slow to multiply. Mature height 6" - 8". Cannot be shipped to: AZ, CA, HI, NV, OR ,WA

Dana from St. Lois, MO,   "...Beautiful....healthy...."

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 left photo top sun bleached Vinca minor 'Illumination'

 Black Mondo Grass, Zones (5?) 6-10 not sure of the variety but certainly not 'Arabicus' maybe 'Black Knight' ?
 4" pots, being a slow grower these black mondo plants are not "bursting out of their pots"
mature height 8 to 10 inches 

Black Mondo Grass Ophiopogon nigra Ophiopogon planiscapus Nigrescens Zone 5-9, Sun to Shade This grass-like member of the lily family is an evergreen perennial that makes a great groundcover or edge plant for the border of a garden. The black foliage makes a spectacular contrast with white-, gold- and yellow-foliaged plants. PaFlaNur  Athens Select, Grasses Availability, Ships coast to coast $215.50, 50 each,  2” wide x 2 1/4” deep (available after 1.26.09)