Liriope muscari 'Evergreen Giant' - P9

Description
The Big blue lilyturf 'Evergreen Giant' (Liriope muscari) is an upright, evergreen perennial that produces purple flowers arranged in panicles from August to October. The flowers develop into decorative, dark blue fruits. Its linear leaves are medium green. In a semi-shaded to shaded position with well-drained, humus-rich, lime-free, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of around 50 cm and spreads to around 50 cm. Big blue lilyturf 'Evergreen Giant' is highly frost-hardy.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Ophiopogon muscari.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamental * cut flower * very beautiful in containers * wintergreen

Leaves
The wintergreen leaves of Big blue lilyturf 'Evergreen Giant' are medium green, linear.

Frost hardiness
The Big blue lilyturf 'Evergreen Giant' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
In harsh locations, sun protection is only recommended in the event of frost.

Flower
Liriope muscari 'Evergreen Giant' forms purple flowers arranged in panicles from August.

Fruit
The dark blue fruits of Liriope muscari 'Evergreen Giant' are particularly decorative.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Tubs, cutting, rock garden