Dunkelblättriger Schlangenbart 'Black Dragon'

created by Alex&Sempi at 19.03.2025

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Description

The dark-leaved snake's beard 'Black Dragon' is characterized by its graceful appearance: The evergreen perennial bears linear leaves in a dark green to black color. The perennial (bot.) Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Black Dragon' grows bushy and clump-forming. The plant reaches a height of 20 to 40 centimeters and a width of around 20 to 30 centimeters. The dark-leaved snake's beard 'Black Dragon' is a ground cover that likes to grow in groups and attracts attention with its appearance. The dark-leaved snake's beard 'Black Dragon' forms simple, small flowers in a white to pale purple color. Berries can also be found on the dark-leaved snake's beard 'Black Dragon'. These are black and not edible. The plant flowers in July and August. Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Black Dragon' thrives best in well-drained, humus-rich and nutrient-rich soil. The beautiful foliage of the dark-leaved snake's beard 'Black Dragon' is evergreen and therefore attractive all year round. This plant is ideal as a ground cover, at the edge of shrubs or in a shade garden. It is also hardy and undemanding.

Non hybrid

Frostproof