Lily Turf 'Royal Purple', Blue Lily Turf 'Royal Purple', Monkey Grass 'Royal Purple'
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. They resemble grape hyacinth (Muscari), hence the Latin name. Hardy and compact, Lily Turf is a popular foliage plant, particularly handsome when grown in large swaths or undulating rivers. Liriope muscari can be used as a lawn grass substitute, too.
Hardiness |
5 - 10 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 11 |
Climate Zones | 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Asparagaceae |
Genus | Liriope |
Common names | Monkey Grass, Lily Turf |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest | Summer (Late), Fall |
Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 15" - 18" (40cm - 50cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Full Shade, Drought, Deer, Rabbit |
Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard, Japanese Garden |
Hardiness |
5 - 10 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 11 |
Climate Zones | 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Asparagaceae |
Genus | Liriope |
Common names | Monkey Grass, Lily Turf |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest | Summer (Late), Fall |
Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 15" - 18" (40cm - 50cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Full Shade, Drought, Deer, Rabbit |
Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard, Japanese Garden |
How many Liriope muscari ‘Royal Purple’ (Lily Turf) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Liriope muscari ‘Royal Purple’ (Lily Turf) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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