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