A clumping strappy-leaf perennial forming tidy tufts of arching deep-green foliage topped with spikes of violet-purple flowers in late summer. A reliable, low-care border and mass-planting plant.
At a glance
- Plant type: Ornamental grass
- Mature size: 40 cm H × 40 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 Lilyturf 'Just Right'
Botanically, Liriope muscari 'Just Right' is a moderate-growing ornamental grass in the Asparagaceae family. It reaches around 40 cm tall and 40 cm wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. Purple flowers appear in summer and autumn.
Where to grow Lilyturf 'Just Right'
Lilyturf 'Just Right' 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
Lilyturf 'Just Right' does best in clay and free-draining soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Lilyturf 'Just Right' does best with regular, moderate watering. Refresh mulch and provide a modest balanced feed at the start of spring. For the first year, favour occasional deep watering over frequent shallow drinks so roots move into the surrounding soil.
Pruning & care
Prune Lilyturf 'Just Right' after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Lilyturf 'Just Right' in the garden
Lilyturf 'Just Right' earns its place for a feature or specimen planting, holding soil on banks and slopes and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
Combine Lilyturf 'Just Right' with plants that share its preference for regular, moderate watering and subtropical climate. Use an odd-numbered group where space allows, or repeat it at intervals through a longer bed.
Buying Lilyturf 'Just Right'
Plant Sale lists Lilyturf 'Just Right' as potted plants. Current stock is confirmed manually, so register interest above before planning around a specific size.
