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Lilyturf

Liriope muscari

Pronunciation: lir-EYE-oh-pee mus-KAR-ee
SKU #00965
4-10

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This tough but showy evergreen groundcover has deep green, grass-like foliage arranged in slightly upright tufts. Spikes of purplish bell-shaped flowers resembling grape hyacinth appear in summer, followed by dark berry-like fruits. Great for edging pathways or as and a low border accent. Grows well underneath trees or between shrubs.
LIGHT: Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE: Foliage clumps reach 10 to 16 in. tall, spreading slightly wider.

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Bloom TimeLate summer
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Ornamental Berries, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Tolerates Urban Pollution
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Ground Cover, Edging
Flower ColorPurple
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsStar Jasmine (Trachelospermum); Bergenia (Bergenia); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Hosta (Hosta); Coneflower (Echinacea)
Care InstructionsHighly adaptable, but prefers well-drained, loamy sandy or clay soils. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; tolerates mild drought, when established. As a groundcover, cut back in spring with a sharp lawn mower blade to encourage a flush of new growth.
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Bloom TimeLate summer
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Ornamental Berries, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Tolerates Urban Pollution
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Ground Cover, Edging
Flower ColorPurple
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsStar Jasmine (Trachelospermum); Bergenia (Bergenia); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Hosta (Hosta); Coneflower (Echinacea)
Care
Care InstructionsHighly adaptable, but prefers well-drained, loamy sandy or clay soils. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; tolerates mild drought, when established. As a groundcover, cut back in spring with a sharp lawn mower blade to encourage a flush of new growth.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.