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 an 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. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Lilyturf 'Just Right' 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 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
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Lilyturf 'Just Right' 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 Lilyturf 'Just Right'
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