Species lily turf
Lavender flowers with brown stems and green leaves.

lily turf

Liriope muscari 'Royal Purple'

Lily turf (Liriope muscari 'Royal Purple') is an evergreen, clump-forming plant with long, strap-like foliage and small purple flowers. It has a compact, mounded growth habit and grows best in full sun to partial shade. It's perfect for edging beds or containers and can also be used to create low maintenance ground cover. The flowers are star-shaped and appear in mid-summer atop tall stems. Once blooming is finished, the plant produces luscious black berries. This drought-tolerant plant is low maintenance and deer resistant. Plant it in the garden for a stunning display of colour and texture!

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Division,Seed Propagation,Vegetative Plugging,Layering Propagation,Division

Hardiness Zone:

5 - 10

Flowers:

Dark purple Flowers

Sun:

Full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,purple

Growth Rate:

High

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Invasive:

Yes

Care Level:

Moderate

watering

Lily turf (Liriope muscari 'Royal Purple') should be watered twice per week, with approximately 1 to 2 inches of water each time. Watering should be done in the morning, as this would allow any excess water to dry throughout the day so the roots don't become waterlogged. During the summer months, when temperatures and sunlight are higher, it is important to pay attention to soil moisture levels and water more often if the soil seems dry. Additionally, it can be helpful to apply a thick layer of mulch around the plant to help conserve soil moisture.

sunlight

The lily turf (Liriope muscari 'Royal Purple') plant prefers full to partial sunlight, but should not be placed in direct, intense sun. The best time of day for this plant to receive sunlight is from late morning to early afternoon. This plant does not need to be in direct sunlight for long amounts of time, as too much direct sun can cause the foliage to scorch. During the hottest times of the year, it may be beneficial to place the lily turf in a spot that receives dappled or filtered sunlight to avoid burning the foliage. The lily turf will perform best in areas where it receives around 4 to 6 hours of sunlight per day.

pruning

Lily turf (Liriope muscari 'Royal Purple') should be pruned once a year in late winter to early spring. Trim 1 third of the foliage off at the base and use sharp shears or scissors to cut the grass-like foliage flush with the ground. This will promote more vigorous growth in the coming season. Take care to trim back only the foliage and not the roots or crowns. Mulch heavily around the plant with materials such as peat moss or compost to conserve moisture and reduce weeds.

Season

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Starts Flowering

Liriope muscari 'Royal Purple' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Starts Flowering

Liriope muscari 'Royal Purple' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

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