Liriope muscari 'INGVERSEN' border grass, lily-turf
size/type
low perennial,low perennial
usual height
0,2-0,4m
usual width
0,3-0,5m
leaves
evergreen broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
blooming time
August-September
location
full sun to shade
USDA zone (lowest)
7 (down to -23°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Lily-turf is a unique perennial that is often sold in grass sections of garden centres. However, it belongs to the lily family, hence its name. It comes from shady forests of Eastern Asia.
Description of the plant:
Liriope has dark green, ribbon-like, semi-glossy foliage. The leaves are narrow and evergreen in mild winters of zone 6 and reliably evergreen in warmer areas. In early August are borne spikes of rich lavender violet flowers on strong, dark stems. They usually overgrow the leaves by not more than 10-20 cm. New spikes are produced continuously until early autumn.Ingversen is a selected variety which does not spread by rhizomes and keeps itself as a dense clump. Flowering is more profuse and thanks to the neat plant architecture the flowering stems appear like a carefully tied bouquet.
Liriope does well in moist, humus-rich, and preferably acid to neutral soil, but will tolerate almost any well-drained soil. It does best in partial shade, and lives well in full sun, too, if adequate moisture is provided, as well as in deep shade where flowering may be limited. Mulching is recommended in frost prone areas. Hardy to min. -25°C.
Last update 05-09-2017
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