4605 Olive Street
Saint Louis, Missouri 63108

314 · 454 · 6868

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Ebony Knight'

Black Mondo Grass

Light lilac-blue flowers. Very dark, almost black leaf blades.

Growing & Maintenance Tips
Best performance will be in full shade with moist, well drained soils. Ophiopogon is an excellent edging plant and groundcover for mild climate areas.

Plant Type Groundcover		Bloom Color Light Purple		Foliage Color Smooth Purple-Bronze
Height 4-8 Inches		Spread 4-8 Inches
USDA Hardiness Zone 7-9		Patented No

Hosta (Plantain Lily 'Hydon Sunset')	Fallopia japonica (Japanese Fleece Flower 'Variegata')
Tricyrtis hirta (Toad Lily 'Moonlight')

Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Color • Purple	Exposure • Shade	Soil Moisture Preference • Med-Wet	Season of Interest (Flowering) • July • August
Attributes • Fruit • Balcony Pots • Patio Container Pots