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 an 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. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in. For a screen, space plants about 50 cm apart.
Watering & feeding
Evergreen Giant Lilyturf is regular, moderate watering. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
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. Overall it is low maintenance.
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 a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Evergreen Giant Lilyturf with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and subtropical climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm.
Buying Evergreen Giant Lilyturf
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