12x Liriope muscari 'Royal Purple' - Leliegras in p9 (0,5 liter) pot

Liriope muscari 'Royal Purple' is also known as lilyturf. It is an evergreen and low-growing ornamental grass. This variety has the darkest flower of all Liriope species. In the months of August to October, Liriope muscari 'Royal Purple' blooms with dark purple flowers. These rise above the dark green leaves and resemble grapes. After flowering, lilyturf produces black berries. These remain on the plant until winter. Liriope muscari 'Royal Purple' is becoming increasingly popular due to its abundant and colorful flowers, unlike other ornamental grasses, which bloom rather inconspicuously. Lilyturf reaches a height of about 25 cm, with flowers reaching 40 cm.

Application of Liriope muscari 'Royal Purple' or lilyturf
Due to its rapid growth, Liriope muscari 'Royal Purple' is ideal as an evergreen ground cover, for example, under shrubs and small trees. Make sure there is enough space between the plants for them to grow. Liriope muscari 'Royal Purple' also adds color to the winter garden, in borders or in a pot on the patio or balcony.

Location of Liriope muscari 'Royal Purple' or lilyturf
Liriope muscari 'Royal Purple' grows best in partial shade or shade, in well-drained, slightly moist, and nutrient-rich soil. The more sun, the more water Liriope muscari 'Royal Purple' needs.

Care of LiriopeÂmuscari 'Royal Purple' or lilyturf

Pruning
In March-April, cut all green and brown leaves just above the ground. The spent flower stalks can also be cut off. After pruning, the plant will produce new shoots.

Nutrition and fertilizing
Give lilyturf organic fertilizers in the spring.

Water
It is important that the soil remains slightly moist. That means not too much, but also not too little water.