Liriope muscari Amethyst ('Liptp')
A tough, tufted, evergreen perennial to 40cm tall, forming dense clumps of linear, dark green leaves. From early to late autumn it produces dense spikes of purple flowers, reminiscent of the grape hyacinth. A useful plant for dry shade
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Purple | Green | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full shade
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Tufted
- Genus
Liriope are evergreen herbaceous perennials forming compact clumps or spreading patches of arching, linear leaves and dense spikes or racemes of small globose flowers, followed by black berries
- Name status
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in light, moderately fertile, preferably acid, moist but well-drained soil in partial or full shade. Drought tolerant once established
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
- Ground cover
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to slug damage
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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