The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Liriope muscari is in late summer or early fall, usually between August and October.
big blue lilyturf
Liriope muscari
Also Known As - monkey grassBig Blue Lilyturf (Liriope muscari) is an attractive, low-maintenance ground cover with its beautiful clusters of dark purple, bell-shaped flowers. Its lush, green and glossy foliage makes it a great choice for landscape plantings or low ground covers. It prefers partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soils, and can tolerate short periods of drought. The leaves are long and wide, making it an attractive addition to any garden. It can be used as a border plant, planted in masses, or grown in containers. Big Blue Lilyturf adds movement and texture with its extensive creeping stems with flowers that are stunning. This hardy perennial is easy to care for and offers long-term beauty to the landscape.
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Division,Cutting,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 10
Flowers:
Lavender Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Soil:
Acidic, Well-drained
Fruits:
blue,purple,white Fruits Ready In Fall
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Invasive:
Yes
Care Level:
Low
watering
Big blue lilyturf (Liriope muscari) should be watered once every 5 to 7 days, depending on the weather and the time of year. In spring and summer, you should water the plant deeply, ensuring that the soil is moist throughout. In fall and winter, water the plant lightly, focusing on keeping the top inch or 2 of soil moist. Watering should be done around the base of the plant and not over the foliage. Avoid over-watering, as this can cause root rot and other issues.
sunlight
Big blue lilyturf (Liriope muscari) is a species of plant that grows best in partial shade to full sun. It can grow in partial sun or partial shade, but will look best with at least 4 hours of direct sunlight per day. It can tolerate some morning or afternoon sun, so in areas with intense midday sun, you can place it in a shaded spot. For best results, give it an area of direct sunlight for the majority of the day.
pruning
Big Blue Lilyturf (Liriope muscari) should be pruned once a year - in late winter or early spring. Pruning should be done by simply cutting the foliage down to about 4 inches from the ground. For overgrown plants, it is best to prune back (by at least 1-third) to encourage new growth and a dense appearance. Doing this will also help to prevent the plant from becoming leggy and scraggly. After pruning, be sure to spread a layer of mulch around the base of the plant to prevent weeds from taking over the soil.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
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Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
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May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit
Starts Flowering
Big blue lilyturf typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
Starts Flowering
Big blue lilyturf typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
Harvest Fruit
The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Liriope muscari is in late summer or early fall, usually between August and October.
