Botanical Name: Common Names:
Liriope muscari Evergreen Giant Lilyturf, Lily Turf, Border Grass, Monkey Grass,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Grasses, Strappy & Tufting Clumping, Tufting
Description:
Strappy dark green leaved evergreen perennial with a clump forming habit. During spring and summer the foliage provides a perfect base to a profusion of violet-purple flowers held high on spikes. As a ground cover, plant 40cm apart for a fine-textured look. Evergreen Giant will retain this appearance for many years. This variety is very forgiving in high traffic areas as it will bounce back if trodden on! Very versatile, use as an edging plant, mass plant or as a potted feature in a container.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
30-60cm 60cm-1m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Formal Garden, Groundcover, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free, Scale, Snails And Slugs
Cultural Notes: Cut back in late winter to encourage Spring growth. Plant 40cm apart mass planting. Can divide easily once established to increase numbers. Keep a look out for snails.
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser
Family Name: Origin:
Liliaceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Blue, Purple
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Autumn, Summer
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: High
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