Overview
Liriope muscari is a plant with a clump forming habit in the genus Liriope, part of the Asparagaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Liriope muscari grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include ground cover, underplanting of roses and shrubs, flower borders and beds, garden edging and banks and slopes.
About
Liriope muscari is a species of flowering plant from East Asia. Common names in English include big blue lilyturf, lilyturf, border grass, and monkey grass.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Liriope
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Liriope muscari size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Ground cover, underplanting of roses and shrubs, flower borders and beds, garden edging, banks and slopes
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Liriope muscari
- Propagation
- Division in spring, seed sown in containers outdoors in spring
- Pest resistance
- Generally trouble-free, may sustain some slug damage on young growth
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Liriope muscari?
Liriope muscari prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Liriope muscari need?
Liriope muscari grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Liriope muscari hardy in the UK?
Liriope muscari has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Liriope muscari?
Division in spring, seed sown in containers outdoors in spring.
More in the Liriope genus
- Liriope exiliflora
- Liriope muscari 'Emerald Cascade'
- Liriope muscari 'Purple Passion'lilyturf 'Purple Passion'
- Liriope muscari 'Silver Shadow'
- Liriope muscari 'Webster Wideleaf'
- Liriope graminifolia (L.) Baker