Mostly grown for its attractive foliage, Liriope muscari 'Royal Purple' (Lily Turf) is an evergreen tuberous perennial forming a dense clump of narrow, arching, dark green, strappy leaves. Blooming in late summer, erect spikes of thickly clustered, deep purple flowers appear above the leaves. Royal Purple Lilyturf, Showy spikes of deep purple flowers rise above the arching, dark green, grass-like foliage, followed by clusters of black ornamental berr. Liriope muscari 'Royal Purple' Pronunciation: lir-EYE-oh-pee mus-KAR-ee. SKU #00977. USDA Zone. 5-11. Your climate might be too cold for this plant:
Liriope muscari 'Royal Purple' Lilyturf (3.5" Pot) Little Prince To Go
Height: 0.75 to 1.50 feet Spread: 0.75 to 1.50 feet Bloom Time: August to September Bloom Description: Dark purple Sun: Full sun to part shade Water: Medium Maintenance: Low Suggested Use: Naturalize Flower: Showy Tolerate: Rabbit, Deer, Drought, Erosion, Air Pollution Invasive: Where is this species invasive in the US? Garden locations Culture Plant number: 1.322.140 Extremely popular in the southern U.S. as groundcover plants, these are now becoming known elsewhere, and valued for their versatility. Plants form a low clump of grass-like foliage, bearing spikes of tiny lily flowers in summer. This selection has dark-green leaves and deep-purple flower spikes. Evergreen. Liriope spicata is named for the spiky form of its flowers, and Liriope muscari is named after Muscari botryoides ( grape hyacinth ), which has a similar flower formation. Liriope can be planted almost any time, from spring to fall, generally from nursery plants or divisions. Liriope muscari 'Royal Purple' : An evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) or groundcover with green foliage and purple and lavender flowers in summer followed by black fruit. It contributes grassy texture to the garden. To grow well, it prefers sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established.
Liriope muscari 'Royal Purple' FOJA Landscaping
Liriope muscari 'Royal Purple' lilyturf 'Royal Purple' 'Royal Purple' is a spreading, tufted, evergreen, arching, leathery- leaved, grass-like perennial forming clumps with 30cm erect spikes of small dense deep-purple flowers in late summer and autumn, followed by black purple berries Join the RHS today and save 25% Join now < > Liriope muscari 'Royal Purple' is an evergreen groundcover that spreads slowly by creeping rhizomes. Spikes of purple flowers bloom above a clumping tuft of grass-like foliage. Ornamental Grasses are low maintenance and grow well in most soil types. They look beautiful, adding color, height, and movement to your garden. Dwarf Lilyturf is an excellent companion plant with contrasting foliage. Additional Information about Liriope muscari 'Royal Purple' Dark green strap-like foliage forms the small clumps of Liriope muscari 'Royal Purple'. With it's deeper purple flowers appearing in the summer months, 'Royal Purple' makes a great ground cover specimen that adapts well to both wet and dry conditions. Good for edging and massing. Experience The New York Botanical Garden, New York's iconic living museum, educational institution, and cultural attraction.
Liriope muscari 'Royal Purple' Warners Nurseries
About Liriope Muscari 'Royal Purple' Lily turf (Liriope muscari 'Royal Purple') is an evergreen perennial ground cover that features attractive deep purple flowers and dark green, grass-like leaves. Growing 12-18 inches tall and spreading 12-24 inches wide, this easy to maintain ornamental plant makes a great addition to any garden. Liriope muscari 'Royal Purple' Lily-turf 'Royal Purple' Lily-turf produces purple flower spikes in August and September, held above dark green strap-like foliage. Liriope 'Royal Purple' makes a tough, neat groundcover, slowly spreading to make wide, weed repelling patches.
Description. Liriope Muscari Royal Purple Lilyturf showcases a dense clump of arching, dark green, narrow, strappy leaves. It produces erect spikes of thickly clustered, deep purple blossoms in late summer. Royal Purple Lilyturf is ideal for ground cover, border, edging, and container planting. The ground cover thrives in moderately fertile. Liriope muscari 'Royal Purple' has ½" wide, green leaf blades. Blooms with full, deep purple flower spikes mid-Summer. Royal Purple Liriope stays in clump form. It does not spread by rhizomes. Perfect for borders, edging and mixed beds. Also used for erosion control on banks, slopes, large bed plantings and in woodland gardens.
PLANT OF THE MONTH LIRIOPE JENNY SMITH GARDENS
by Shudeshna Pandey August 4, 2023 If you are a green lawn fan, there is no way you haven't considered the super adaptive Liriope varieties as ground covers for once. Generally, most Liriope varieties, from Big Blue, Silvery Sunproof, and Royal Purple, to Variegated Lily Turf, are hardy in zones 4 to 10. The graceful arching blades of dark green leaves on the Royal Purple Lilyturf (Liriope muscari 'Royal Purple') provide colorful evergreen foliage with purple tinges! Purple flower spikes look reminiscent of Grape Hyacinth blooms and rise above the strappy foliage on dark purple stems. The deep purple blooms add unique beauty to your landscape.
