Liriope muscari 'Gold-banded' (v)
lilyturf 'Gold-banded'
An evergreen tuberous perennial forming a dense clump of narrow, arching, leathery, green leaves, with golden margins to the leaf blade. Small violet-purple flowers carried in dense, erect spikes to 30cm in height in late summer and autumn, followed by black berries
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–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Gold | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple | Green Gold | ||
| Autumn | Purple | Green Gold | Black | |
| Winter | Green Gold | Black |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Tufted, Clump forming
- 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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade; can tolerate drought once established. Shelter from cold, drying winds in frost-prone areas.
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in containers outdoors in spring or propagate by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Cottage and informal garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
- Flower borders and beds
- Ground cover
- Garden edging
- Banks and slopes
Pruning
Remove any faded leaves and flower stems if required.
Pests
Generally pest-free, but young growth may be susceptible to slug damage
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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