Liriope muscari (Big blue lilyturf) — erect, tight spikes packed with tiered whorls of small violet-purple flowers, blooming late summer to autumn, followed by persistent black berries. A good pick for pollinators, fully hardy, evergreen.
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Product features
Botanical name: Liriope muscari
Common name: Big blue lilyturf, lily-turf, monkey grass, border grass
Height: 30cm – 45cm (spikes to 60cm)
Spread: 30cm – 50cm
Foliage: Evergreen, dense, leathery, strap-like, glossy dark green leaves
Flower: Erect spikes of tiered whorls of small violet-purple flowers, August to November, followed by black berries
Attractive to wildlife: Yes, valuable late-season food source for bees
Soil Type: Highly adaptable, light, moderately fertile neutral to acidic soils
Drought tolerant: Yes, exceptionally drought-resistant once established
Hardy: Fully hardy (RHS H5)
Position: Partial to full shade, tolerates full sun if reliably moist
Evergreen: Yes
Suitable for: Border edging, underplanting, dry shade gaps, containers
Materials and care
Light: Partial to full shade, tolerates full sun if soil stays moist
Aspect: Versatile, dry shade or coastal courtyard positions
Soil type: Light, moderately fertile, neutral to acidic soils
Drainage: Dislikes sitting in waterlogged ground
Watering: Water regularly until established, then drought-tolerant
End of season: Evergreen, minimal cleanup, tidy in spring
Propagation: Lift and divide slowly expanding clumps in spring
