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LIRIOPE muscari
Commonly known as Big blue lilyturf
Grass-like plant with deep green foliage and spikes of violet coloured flowers
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & DiseasesSlugs can damage young growth.
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Place of originChina, Taiwan, Japan.
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EvergreenDense clumps of linear to strap-shaped leaves 25-45cm (10-18in) long.
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PurpleShades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetViolet
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Spikes
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Fully hardy
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Height30cm (12in)
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Spread45cm (18in)
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TuberousStout, tufted, tuberous perennial. Dense spikes of flowers 5-8mm (to three eighths inch) are produced on purple-green stems.
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Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Rabbit Resistant
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Soil Conditions
Acid / ericaceous lovingFertile moist well-drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Full shadePartial shadeShelter from cold, drying winds.
Liriope - Growing Guide
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