Botanical Name: Common Names:
Liriope muscari Elmarco Lilyturf, Lily Turf, Border Grass, Monkey Grass,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Grasses, Strappy & Tufting Clumping, Tufting
Description:
Liriope Elmarco is a dwarf form of Liriope Big Blue. A very hardy and versatile clump forming evergreen perennial with glossy, strap-like foliage. Produces blue-purple flowers. Perfect for use as a border, mass planting or container plant. Tolerates dryness, mass plant for impact or line along pathways. Grows to approximately 30cm high and 40cm wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
15-30cm <30cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Loam
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Formal Garden, Groundcover, Lawn Alternatives, Mass Planting, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Tolerates most soil types. Cold hardy. Plant 20cm apart for mass planting. Prune and feed in winter for lush spring growth.
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser
Family Name: Origin:
Liliaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Blue
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: High