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Liriope muscari–Big Blue–Hardy perennial ground cover 1 Gallon (Pack of 2)

Liriope muscari–Big Blue–Hardy perennial ground cover 1 Gallon (Pack of 2)

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Liriope muscari 'Big Blue'

Liriope muscari 'Big Blue'

Description

Liriope muscari 'Big Blue', commonly known as Big Blue Lily Turf, is a versatile and hardy perennial. It features grass-like, arching foliage and produces spikes of lavender-purple flowers in late summer, followed by black berries. It's an excellent ground cover that remains attractive year-round.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for borders, ground cover, under trees, and in shaded garden areas. It can also be used in containers and is perfect for erosion control on slopes.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Liriope muscari 'Big Blue'
  • Common Name Common Name: Big Blue Lily Turf
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 12-18 inches tall and wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 5-10
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Late summer
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Hostas, ferns, and shade-loving perennials

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Space plants 12-18 inches apart
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates a range of humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Trim back old foliage in early spring
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch in colder zones to protect roots
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant crown at soil level
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring
  • Special Care Special Care: Divide clumps every 3-4 years to maintain vigor
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