Species lily turf
purple, spike-like flowers with long, green, grass-like leaves with green stem

lily turf

Liriope muscari 'Tidwell's Big Blue'

Lily turf (Liriope muscari 'Tidwell's Big Blue') is an ornamental grass-like plant from eastern Asia. It features deeply-textured, evergreen foliage and lush, deep-blue flower clusters that bloom from August to September. It's a low-maintenance plant that thrives in full sun to part shade, with moderately moist, well-drained soil. Its durable, clumping habit makes it ideal for use as edging, groundcover, or as an accent in perennial border designs. It's hardy to USDA zone 5 and is deer-resistant.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Division,Cutting,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

5 - 10

Flowers:

Dark purple Flowers

Sun:

Full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Growth Rate:

High

Maintenance:

Low

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

watering

Lily turf (Liriope muscari 'Tidwell's Big Blue') should be watered regularly, especially during the summer months. Watering should be done deeply at least once a week, preferably in the morning. Drought-stressed plants should be watered more often. The soil should be kept consistently moist, but not wet or soggy. This species prefers moist soil and will not tolerate drought or standing water for prolonged periods. If the soil dries out, it may need to be soaked deeply. Water should be applied directly to the soil, avoiding splashing the foliage.

sunlight

Lily turf (Liriope muscari 'Tidwell's Big Blue') prefers full sun to partial shade. It will tolerate more sun in cooler climates and some shade in warmer climates. The plants will bloom best if they get at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day. During the summer months, it is best to place the plants in areas that receive morning sunlight and afternoon shade.

pruning

Lily turf should be pruned once a year during the early spring months, typically between March and April. Pruning should remove any leaves and stems that are dead, dying, or damaged and reduce the overall turf plant size to a desired size. It is also important to trim off any flower heads if desired, as this helps to prevent the spread of the plant's seeds. When pruning, it is important to use sharp scissors or pruning shears to avoid damaging the foliage. Care should also be taken to evenly trim the turf so that it looks neat and tidy.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering

Liriope muscari 'Tidwell's Big Blue' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Starts Flowering

Liriope muscari 'Tidwell's Big Blue' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

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