Black Beard Mondo Grass

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Black Beard' ('Yapard')

$39⁹⁹

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Understanding Plant Options

Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Highlights

Black Beard Mondo Grass highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Black Beard' ('Yapard')
Growing Zones

7-10
Mature Height

12 - 15 inches
Mature Spread

18 - 24 inches
Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Shade
Moisture

Moderate
Soil

Well-Drained
Growth Rate

Medium
Flower Color

White & Lavender
Fall Color

Purple/Black
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Bloom Period

Summer

Growing Zones 7-10

Find Your Growing Zone!

Dramatic Groundcover Black Beard Mondo Grass!

Near Black Foliage!
Deep Dark Blackish-Purple Slim Blades
Arching Mounding Clumps
Lavender Flowers
Black Berries in Fall
Highly Ornamental
Evergreen
Tough & Durable
Deer & Pest Resistant
Handles Light Foot Traffic
Modern Dramatic Look!
Easy Care
Great Edging & Ground Cover

Ultra-modern design sensibilities require a streamlined visual approach that delivers high impact. Nothing fussy or intricate. No unwanted extras. Just pure, simple form done exquisitely well.

Black Beard Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Black Beard' 'Yapard') gives you that look you want, but now it's even bigger and bolder than ever before.

Featuring lavender-white flowers in summer and black berries in the fall, these evergreen grasses only seem to get better throughout the season.

With deeply dark foliage, this is an incredible selection to place alongside contemporary buildings and highlight modern sculptures or reflecting pools.

How to Use Black Beard Mondo Grass In The Landscape

Black Mondo Grass has always been a modern favorite for use as a groundcover with its long, strappy leaves and mounded habit. The sleek, dark foliage really stands out!

Black Beard is excellent in containers and is the perfect short formal edging plant. Use it as a massed "monoculture" groundcover for the ultimate Zen oasis.

Perfect for containers and planters, these graceful fillers and spillers add depth and dramatic color to your balcony, porch or patio pots!

Edge and line garden beds or plant along your hedges as facer plants to add ever’green’ color to perennial borders, cottage gardens and throughout your rock garden for a calming Zen feel!

#ProPlantTips For Care

Plant in full sun in the cooler USDA growing zones of 7 through 10. Tolerating partial shade as well, you’ll get the best coloration when in full sun, however, those in the warmer climates will find their grass appreciates part sun or afternoon shade.

Mondo Grass is drought-tolerant, but to protect your investment provide water in times of severe drought. Preferring evenly moist soils in average fertility, be sure to plant in well-drained soil for best results.

Deer and rabbit resistant, most pests seem to avoid it, eliminating the need for costly pesticides. Low maintenance, this slow and steady grower doesn’t require much upkeep!

Gorgeous dark, dramatic color that lasts all year round, you’ll be thrilled with this intense colored grass! Black Beard Mondo Grass has a sleek, modern look and feel! You’ll be glad you ordered yours at NatureHills.com!