Ophiopogon ‘Black Dragon’

Common Name:
Ophiopogon ‘Black Dragon’

Description:
Ophiopogon ‘Black Dragon’ is a striking ornamental grass-like plant grown for its dramatic, near-black foliage that adds bold contrast and texture to any garden setting. Despite often being called “black mondo grass,” it is not a true grass, but rather a hardy, clumping perennial from the lily family. Its narrow, strap-like leaves are a deep purple-black colour, forming dense, low-growing tufts that spread slowly via underground rhizomes. In summer, it produces small, bell-shaped pale lilac to white flowers tucked among the foliage, followed by glossy black berries. ‘Black Dragon’ thrives in Melbourne gardens, tolerating full sun to full shade, though it shows its richest colour in part shade. It’s an ideal ground cover or edging plant and works beautifully when planted en masse, between pavers, or in contrast combinations with silver, green, or chartreuse-leafed plants. Drought-tolerant once established and low maintenance, it’s a reliable choice for modern, formal, or Japanese-style gardens.

Form:

• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

• Ground Cover

Mature Size:

• Height: 20–25 cm

• Width: 30–40 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun

• Part Shade

• Full Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• Pale lilac

• White

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Ground Cover

• Drought Tolerant

• Suitable for Borders and Edging

• Evergreen

• Low Maintenance

• Perennial

• Shade Tolerant

• Great for Contrast Planting

Toxicity:
Not known to be toxic to humans or animals.

Companion Plants:

• Heuchera

• Liriope

• Hosta

• Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum)

• Carex

• Silver Dichondra

• Bergenia

Plant Growers Australia (PGA) is an innovative wholesale production nursery based in Melbourne, renowned for superior quality garden plants and pioneering breeding programs.
PGA do not sell direct to the public, but their website has detailed information on this species that is available for everyone to access. 
Visit www.pga.com.au for further details and photos of this plant.