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

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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.

Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage

Strengths of Liriope muscari:

Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening
Suitable for container growing
Attractive form or foliage for all year interest

Weaknesses of Liriope muscari

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

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