Ophiopogon nigrescens. Black Dragon

OPHIOPOGON nigrescens

Also known as Black Dragon, Ebony Knight and Arabicus.

A cultivar of mondo grass that forms dense tufts of arching strap-like leaves.

The grass-like leaves of Ophiopogon nigrescens are very dark almost jet black and are approx. 20-30 cm long.

In summer (June –August) racemes of small bell-shaped pale pinkish mauve flowers are carried on dark stems and are occasionally followed by shiny dark blue/purple berries in autumn.

Ophiopogon Nigrescens is great for edging beds and borders or for under-planting shrubs.

Can also be used in gravel gardens, Mediterranean gardens or raised beds and is stunning when planted in containers and tubs.

Being salt and drought tolerant make Ophiopogon nigrescens suitable for coastal locations.

Provides brilliant contract when inter-planted with silver, gold or other light coloured foliage plants.

Black Dragon prefers a site with moist but well drained, slightly acidic, humus rich soil and is not fussy about full sun or partial/dappled shade although the darkest/blackest colour is achieved when grown in full sun.

Slow growing but long lived and very durable, this evergreen is virtually disease free and is easy to care for.

Growing just 15-25 cm tall Ophiopogon nigrescens is perfect for adding contrast and drama to the garden.

Very eye-catching and dramatic.

Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit (AGM).

All pictures used are of mature plants in full bloom, they are for illustration purposes only and may not necessarily reflect plants at all times of the year.

Our Ophiopogon plants are supplied ex. 9cm pots, they can be planted out immediately but better results may be obtained if they are grown on for a short time in a slightly larger container before transplanting to their final growing positions.

For tips on how to grow this dramatic plant visit How to Garden they have a short informative video on the subject.

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Please remember, plant maintenance within our nursery is absolutely essential and means we need to prune back some items at certain times of the year to help maintain shape and encourage new growth.

We ask all our buyers to remember Ophiopogon nigrescens is a living items and its appearance changes with the seasons.  Please don’t panic if the plant you receive looks different to the image on the website. This is quite normal and not a matter for any worry or concern, it is likely to be in perfect condition for the time of year. Particularly in autumn and winter many shrubs will lose their leaves and look rather bare, gaunt and stick-like and from August onwards many perennial plants may not even be showing above the soil.

 We want you to be happy with your purchase and all our Ophiopogon are checked and inspected visually before packing. In the unlikely event of a problem please advise us at sales@seedsplantsbulbs.com within 48hrs of delivery.  You can also notify us by telephone at 02879111497 or 02879417038. Due to the nature of the product we cannot accept any responsibility for their failure after planting as pests, disease, poor horticultural practice, extremes of weather and many other factors outside our control all take their toll. Ophiopogon nigrescens will only be accepted for return after seller has been informed and given permission. Refunds will be issued after items are received back in a saleable condition within 14 days from original dispatch date. Buyer must pay all return charges except where an item has been shipped in error.