LIRIOPE muscari
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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
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
Slugs can damage young growth. -
Place of origin
China, Taiwan, Japan. -
EvergreenDense clumps of linear to strap-shaped leaves 25-45cm (10-18in) long.
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetViolet -
Spikes
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BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Fully hardy
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Height
30cm (12in) -
Spread
45cm (18in) -
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 winter
Hardy 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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Acid / ericaceous loving
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full shade
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Partial shade
Shelter from cold, drying winds. -
Rabbit Resistant
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Liriope - Growing Guide
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