Liriope Muscari
Liriope muscari
Big blue lilyturf
- Position: partial shade or full shade
- Soil: well-drained soil
- Flowering period: August to October
- Height: 0,3-0,4m
- Foliage: evergreen
- Hardiness: fully hardy
With evergreen grass-like leaves and attractive spikes of violet-purple flowers in late summer, Liriope muscari adds interest to a border all year-round. It’s also an extremely good ground cover that can cope with shade or partial shade.
If planted in a sunny spot, ensure that the soil remains moist.
Varieties
Liriope muscari ‘Moneymaker’
Good forms include Liriope muscari ‘Moneymaker’ and ‘Royal Purple’. Both varieties produce lovely violet-purple flowers on upright stems.
Liriope muscari ‘Monroe White’
Or for pure white flowers try Liriope muscari ‘Monroe White’. It grows to about 30cm tall.
Pruning
How and when to cut back Liriope muscari ( Big blue Lilyturf). If the leaves are exposed to cold winds or severe frosts, they will turn brown.
To maintain the appearance of the plant cut back all of the old and damaged leaves to about 5cm above the ground in spring, just before new growth emerges.
Pruning is not mandatory. If the foliage looks good, don’t prune the plant. Liriope muscari will still produce new leaves and flowers.
The foliage of Liriope muscari Pruning Liriope muscari
Planting
As a ground cover best planted in a group. Add plenty of compost to the soil before planting. How far apart should plant Liriope muscari. Plant Liriope muscari 15cm apart.
Overwinter
Liriope muscari is fully hardy but plants will benefit from a sheltered position as cold winds and frost can damage foliage.
Plant combination
Liriope muscari will look good with a range of partners such as Vinca minor, Bergenia, Ajuga reptans, Japanese anemone, and Euphorbia amygdaloides.
Anemone x hybrida ‘Serenade’
