Liriope muscari 'Evergreen Giant' (Evergreen Giant Lily Turf.)


Botanical Information

FamilyAsparagaceae
GenusLiriope
Speciesmuscari
Cultivar'Evergreen Giant'
CategoryPerennials, Tropicals

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone6 - 10
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone7
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height60 - 70 cm
Spread45 cm
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodJune, July, August

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionLiriope muscari is a tuberous, evergreen, clumping herbaceous perennial with long, narrow, leathery leaves and erect spikes of dense purple flowers.
ID CharacteristicIt is a grass-like plant that has flowers resembling those of a grape hyacinth.
LandscapeMakes a good border or for underplanting. Also a suitable container and patio plant. Useful for planting on banks and slopes or massed for ground cover.
PropagationBy division during spring.
Notable SpecimensHarry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionLong, narrow, arching, dark green. The plant is evergreen but the leaves will turn brown in cold winters such as those found in Canada and the northern parts of the United States of America. Leaves grow to about 60 cm in length.
Flower DescriptionBell-shaped purple-blue flowers in spring and summer.

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