Black Lilyturf

Beautiful clump-forming evergreen perennial with grass-like leaves which are dark purple almost black. In summer, small racemes of bell-shaped pale purplish white flowers appear, followed by dark blue fruit. This unusual plant looks fantastic with other grasses, especially if grouped in tubs and it provides a brilliant contrast with most other plants.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: June to AugustFlower colour: pale purplish whiteOther features: nearly black leaves contrast beautifully with yellow and silver foliaged plantsHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Top-dress plants in autumn with leaf mould. Protect young plants from slug damage
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