Description
Ebony Knight Mondo Grass offers striking contrast in Massachusetts gardens with its dramatic, grass-like black foliage. Though not a true grass, this unique perennial forms low, dense mounds and produces delicate white, bell-shaped flowers in mid to late summer. Glossy black berries follow in fall, adding interest well into the season. It’s ideal for mass planting, edging walkways, or adding depth to rock gardens and containers.
Low maintenance and easy to grow, Ebony Knight Mondo Grass thrives in full sun to partial shade and tolerates a variety of soils. It’s best cleaned up in early spring to maintain its tidy appearance. Use Ebony Knight Mondo Grass to enhance the contrast and structure of your perennial borders or shaded pathways in Massachusetts gardens. Its dramatic color and texture make it a standout companion plant.
Each plant comes in a 3.5″ growers container. The image shown represents an example of what you may receive. Please note that the height, shape, and fullness of each plant may vary due to natural growth patterns. Rest assured, we will select the healthiest and most vibrant plant for you.
Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Ebknizam'
Color: white
Light: full sun – part shade
Watering: around once per week
Soil: not particular as to soil type
Zone: 4 – 7
Plant Shape: mounded
Plant Type: dense herbaceous perennial grass
Mature Size: height (10″), width (9″)
Blooming Season: mid – late summer
Growth Rate: fast
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