Liriope muscari - 'Gold-Banded' (Lily Turtf, Muscari)

Type Herbaceous flower, Evergreen, Ground cover, Flowering
Form Spreading clump
Size Low Border / Edging / Ground Cover Plant (up to 50cm height)
Colours Violet Flowers (Autumn), Variegated green-gold Foliage
Care Some Maintenance Required
Hardiness Frost hardy
Growth Slow Growing Plant
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Liriope muscari cultivation notes: Avoid planting this spreading clump former on heavy clay or wet soils as Liriope prefers a well drained dry soil in sheltered spot in full sun or part shade. Plant tightly in clumps nearer the front of border. Divide clumps in autumn or spring.

Plant Strengths: Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening; Suitable for container growing; Attractive form or foliage for all year interest.

Plant Weaknesses: Will not tolerate exposed, cold or hot and sunny locations; Does not tolerate very dry or very wet soils.

Design & Plant Use for Liriope muscari:
  • Late flowering herbaceous plant for autumn interest

Common Missspellings: Lyriope, Lieriope, Lireope, Liriop, Leriope

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Liriope muscari - 'Gold-Banded' (Lily Turtf,  Muscari)
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