Liriope muscari - P9

Description
The Big blue lilyturf (Liriope muscari) is an upright, winter-green perennial that forms blue-violet flowers arranged in panicles from August to October. Its linear leaves are medium green. In a semi-shady to shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, lime-free, loose soil, it usually grows to a height of approx. 40 cm and is approx. 30 cm wide. The Big blue lilyturf is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Ophiopogon muscari.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * very beautiful in containers * winter green

Leaves
The wintergreen leaves of the Big blue lilyturf are medium green, linear.

Frost hardiness
The Big blue lilyturf 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 forms blue-violet flowers arranged in panicles from August.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Tubs, cutting, rock garden