Berrybank Nursery, 5 Boggs Holdings, Pencaitland, East Lothian, EH34 5BA

Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'

Synonym(s): Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Kokuryu', Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Black Dragon' Common Name: 'Dragon's whiskers', 'Black mondo'

AGM. A clump-forming perennial with unusual, almost black, evergreen strap-like foliage and little, lilac flower spikes followed by glossy black berries. Jul-Aug. H20cm S30cm.

£10.50 - £18.00

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Care Instructions

Best grown in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil, in sun or semi-shade. May be slow to establish but forms dense clumps. Useful as an edging or in pots and its striking leaf colour makes it a wonderful foil for many other plants.

  • Herbaceous Perennials
  • Good for ground cover
  • Award of Garden Merit
  • Good for partial shade
  • Good for sun
  • Good for clay
  • Good for well-drained soil
  • Purple flowers
  • Good for summer
  • 0cm to 30cm
  • Ground Cover
Plant No: 2078

About Us

Macplants have been growing top-quality perennials and alpines in East Lothian since 1979. We specialise in hardy perennials and grow one of the UK's widest ranges. Of particular note are our collections of Himalayan Blue Poppies (Meconopsis), autumn Gentians, Sanguisorbas, Hostas plus over 50 varieties of perennial Geraniums. 

Our Contacts

Berrybank Nursery,
5 Boggs Holdings,
Pencaitland
East Lothian
EH34 5BA

01875 592871