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Liriope muscari

Family Convallariaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   5a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H1 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Spread 20 - 60 cm (0.5 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The herbaceous perennial Liriope muscari (big blue lily turf) bears showy and faded purple flowers during late summer to early fall. The showy glossy foliage is medium green in colour, fine in texture and evergreen. Liriope muscari (big blue lily turf) yields showy fruit.
Typical Uses Edging, ground cover and foundation.
Special Characteristics Birds are attracted to Liriope muscari . Liriope muscari is tolerant of compacted soil.
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Liriope muscari (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 (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.