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Liriope muscari 'Big Blue' (Big blue lilyturf 'Big Blue')

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 0.4m
max. spread
Ultimate height 0.3m
max. height
Time to maturity 2-5 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Liriope muscari 'Big Blue'

Other names: Big blue lilyturf 'Big Blue'


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Genus: Liriope

Variety or cultivar: 'Big Blue' _ 'Big Blue' is a clump-forming, tuberous, evergreen perennial with with arching, linear to strap-shaped, glossy, dark green leaves and erect, dense, purple-flushed spikes of purple-blue flowers in late summer and autumn, followed by bright purple berries.

Liriope muscari 'Big Blue' is: Evergreen

Flower: Purple, Blue in Summer; Purple, Blue in Autumn

Foliage: Dark-green in All seasons

Fruit: Black in Winter

Habit: Clump-forming, Small, Spreading

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Specific pests: Slugs

General care

Pruning: Cut old leaves down to the ground in spring to encourage fresh foliage growth. Be careful not to cut out new growth.. REGISTER to read more...

Propagation methods: Division, Seed. REGISTER to read more...


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Liriope muscari 'Big Blue' (Big blue lilyturf 'Big Blue') will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.4m after 2-5 years.


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Suggested uses: Low Maintenance, Ground Cover, Garden edging, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, City, Banks and Slopes, Containers, Underplanting, Wildflower

Cultivation: Plant in light, moderately fertile, preferably acid, moist but well-drained soil in part or full shade. Drought tolerant once established. Shelter from cold, drying winds in frost-prone areas.

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Soil types: Clay, Loamy, Sandy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Well-drained, Moist but well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Shade Match unknown
Aspect: North, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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