A large, robust lilyturf forming upright clumps of broad dark-green strappy leaves with tall spikes of pale violet flowers. Excellent as a low informal hedge, border or mass planting in sun or shade.
At a glance
- Plant type: Ornamental grass
- Mature size: 60 cm H × 60 cm W
- Aspect: part shade or morning sun, full sun and shade and low-light positions
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Evergreen Giant Lilyturf
Botanically, Liriope muscari 'Evergreen Giant' is a moderate-growing ornamental grass in the Asparagaceae family. It reaches around 60 cm tall and 60 cm wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. Purple and white flowers appear in summer and autumn.
Where to grow Evergreen Giant Lilyturf
Evergreen Giant Lilyturf suits subtropical, warm-temperate and cool-temperate climates and grows best in part shade or morning sun, full sun and shade and low-light positions. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Evergreen Giant Lilyturf does best in clay and free-draining soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool. For a screen, space plants about 50 cm apart.
Watering & feeding
Evergreen Giant Lilyturf does best with regular, moderate watering. A light spring feed is usually enough to maintain steady growth. During the first growing season, water deeply whenever the upper soil begins to dry, then reduce the frequency as roots establish.
Pruning & care
Prune Evergreen Giant Lilyturf after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. It clips well, so trim two or three times a year for a formal finish. Expect a low maintenance care workload once it is established.
Using Evergreen Giant Lilyturf in the garden
Evergreen Giant Lilyturf earns its place for a feature or specimen planting, a fast screen or informal hedge and holding soil on banks and slopes.
Companion planting & design
For easier irrigation and care, group Evergreen Giant Lilyturf with species that also favour regular, moderate watering and subtropical climate. Leave enough room for the mature spread so neighbouring plants are not crowded out.
Buying Evergreen Giant Lilyturf
Plant Sale lists Evergreen Giant Lilyturf as potted plants. Catalogue forms are planning guidance until the Plant Sale team confirms live availability.
