Botanical name: Ophiopogon nigrescens ‘Black Dragon’
Common name: Black Mondo Grass / Black Dragon Lilyturf
Ophiopogon nigrescens ‘Black Dragon’ is a striking, slow-growing evergreen perennial known for its dramatic, dark black-purple grass-like foliage. Its bold colour adds texture and contrast to shaded gardens, borders, rockeries, and containers. This hardy, low-maintenance plant produces small lilac flowers in summer, followed by glossy black berries, making it an ideal choice for creating visual impact in modern South African landscapes.


