Black Mondo Grass

Black Mondo Grass also known as Ophiopogon planiscapus 'nigrescens' is actually part of the lily family and not a grass. This is most obvious when it blooms...





Here's some cool info on propagating it from seed... useful if your are patient, since a small container of black mondo grass is about $12, and can get really pricey if you want to use it as a ground cover...
http://www.cooltropicalplants.com/Black-mondo-grass.html