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‘Nigrescens’, commonly called black mondo grass or black lily-turf, is most noted for producing narrow, linear, grass-like, blackish-purple leaves (to 3/16” wide) which appear in arching clumps rising to 6-8” tall. Clumps are somewhat shorter than those of species plants. Leaves appear almost black in many lighting situations. This cultivar may have the blackest foliage of any perennial. White, bell-shaped flowers (to 1/4” long) with pink to lilac tinting bloom in summer. Globular dark purple berries mature in fall.
Best grown in rich, fertile, humusy, slightly acidic, moist but well-drained, soils in part shade to full shade. Prefers consistent and even moisture in soils which do not dry out. Turf-like clumps develop over time into a 12” tall ground cover which will spread somewhat indefinitely but slowly to 12” wide or more. Propagate by division.
| Common Name | Black Mondo Grass |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' |
| Container/Amount | 1 Quart |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Evergreen |
| Hardiness Zone | 10a, 10b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b |
| Growth Rate | Average |
| Light Requirements | Part-shade, Part-sun, Shade |
| Height | 6-12" |
| Width | 9-12" |
| Soil Condition | Well-drained |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Blooming Period | late spring/early summer |
| Flower Color | White to light pink |
| Fragrance | No |
| Foliage Color | Dark Purple |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Berry Color | purple |
