Showy spikes of deep purple flowers rise above the arching, dark green, grass-like foliage, followed by clusters of black ornamental berries. A superb groundcover, edging or border plant for partially shaded woodland areas. Excellent for use along rock-edged pools and waterfalls. Tolerates drier conditions when established. Evergreen.
| Plant Type |
Perennials |
| Hardiness Zone |
5-10 |
| Exposure |
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Late Summer, Fall |
| Height | 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in) |
| Spread | 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in) |
| Spacing |
15"-18" (in) |
| Water Needs |
Average |
| Maintenance |
Low |
| Soil Type |
Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH |
Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage |
Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics |
Evergreen, Showy |
| Tolerance |
Deer, Drought, Rabbit |
| Attracts |
Butterflies |
| Garden Uses |
Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
Royal Purple Lilyturf | Liriope muscari 'Royal Purple' || Showy spikes of deep purple flowers rise above the arching, dark green, grass-like foliage, followed by clusters of black ornamental berries. A superb groundcover, edging or border plant for partially shaded woodland areas. Excellent for use along rock-edged pools and waterfalls. Tolerates drier conditions when established. Evergreen.
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade,
Late Summer, Fall,
Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained,
Evergreen, Showy,
Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant,
Attracts Butterflies, Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs