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Royal Purple Lily Turf

Liriope Muscari 'Royal Purple'

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Overview

The Royal Purple Lily Turf (Liriope muscari 'Royal Purple') is an ornamental grass-like perennial. Flourishing in USDA zones 6-10, it forms dense clumps up to 1-1.5 ft tall and wide. Its striking dark purple blooms grace the garden in late summer, while its evergreen, strappy leaves offer year-round interest. This low-maintenance plant thrives in partial to full shade and tolerates drought once established, making it ideal for ground cover or edging.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 6–10Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Royal Purple Lily Turf (Liriope Muscari 'Royal Purple') — The Royal Purple Lily Turf (Liriope muscari 'Royal Purple') is an ornamental grass-like perennial

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
6–10

Shape & size

Mature height
10–24 Inches
Mature width
1–2 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Liliaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Royal Purple Lily Turf (Liriope Muscari 'Royal Purple') — The Royal Purple Lily Turf (Liriope muscari 'Royal Purple') is an ornamental grass-like perennial

Photograph: David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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