Liriope muscari 'Big Blue'
lilyturf 'Big Blue'
An evergreen tuberous perennial forming a dense clump of narrow, arching, leathery, dark green leaves, with small violet-purple flowers carried in dense, erect spikes to 40cm in height in autumn, followed by black fruits
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple | Green | ||
| Autumn | Purple | Green | Black | |
| Winter | Green | Black |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming, Tufted
- Genus
Liriope are evergreen herbaceous perennials forming compact clumps or spreading patches of arching, linear leaves and dense spikes or racemes of small globose flowers, followed by black berries
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade; can tolerate drought once established. Shelter from cold, drying winds in frost-prone areas
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in containers outdoors in spring or propagate by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- City and courtyard gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
- Ground cover
- Banks and slopes
Pruning
Remove any faded leaves or flower stems if necessary
Pests
Generally trouble-free but young growth may sustain some slug damage
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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