Big blue lilyturf (Liriope muscari)
Also known as: Border grass, Lilyturf
Big blue lilyturf is an evergreen perennial endemic to East Asia. Comparable to grape hyacinths, this plant has velvety, lush foliage and abundant lavender-blue spikes with black berries blooming next to it. It is a famous, enticing plant that looks especially good at sloping waterways. This low-maintenance plant is excellent for ground cover and edging.
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Attributes of Big blue lilyturf
Lifespan
Perennial, Annual
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
30 cm to 45 cm
Spread
30 cm
Leaf Color
Green White Yellow
Flower Size
3 mm to 4 mm
Flower Color
Purple White Blue Lavender Violet
Images of Big blue lilyturf
Quickly Identify Big blue lilyturf
1
Linear-ligulate leaves, dark green, 1 inch wide, 1-1.5 feet long.
2
Purple, densely clustered flowers on 6-8 inch spike-like raceme.
3
Small, spherical fruit, transitions from green to shiny black.
4
Acaulescent stems emerge from fleshy rhizome, grass-like appearance.
5
Shiny black berries post-bloom, distinctive of the fruiting phase.
Scientific Classification of Big blue lilyturf
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Monocotyledons
Order
Asparagales
Family
Asparagus
Genus
Lilyturfs
Species
Big blue lilyturf
