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Liriope muscari 'Christmas Tree'

Family Convallariaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   6a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H2 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level
Height 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Spread 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Light full sun to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to loam
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description Liriope muscari 'Christmas Tree' (big blue lily turf) bears showy and light pink flowers during late summer to early fall. This herbaceous perennial is clump forming and has deep green foliage that is showy, glossy, fine textured and evergreen. The fruit produced by Liriope muscari 'Christmas Tree' (big blue lily turf) is showy.
Typical Uses Edging, ground cover and foundation.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Liriope muscari 'Christmas Tree' tolerates compacted soil. This herbaceous perennial attracts birds to your garden.
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Liriope muscari 'Christmas Tree' (big blue lily turf) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. Be advised that Liriope muscari 'Christmas Tree' (big blue lily turf) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.