Liriope muscari 'Evergreen Giant' (Evergreen Giant Lily Turf.)
Botanical Information
Family | Asparagaceae |
Genus | Liriope |
Species | muscari |
Cultivar | 'Evergreen Giant' |
Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 6 - 10 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7 |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Height | 60 - 70 cm |
Spread | 45 cm |
Growth | Medium |
Flowering Period | June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | Liriope muscari is a tuberous, evergreen, clumping herbaceous perennial with long, narrow, leathery leaves and erect spikes of dense purple flowers. |
ID Characteristic | It is a grass-like plant that has flowers resembling those of a grape hyacinth. |
Landscape | Makes 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. |
Propagation | By division during spring. |
Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description | Long, 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 Description | Bell-shaped purple-blue flowers in spring and summer. |