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Purple Explosion™ Lilyturf
Liriope muscari 'EXC 051' PP #21,352
Pronunciation: lir-EYE-oh-pee mus-KAR-ee
SKU #41177
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 8 to 12 in. tall, spreading to 8 in. wide.
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| Description | A versatile evergreen that forms a tight clump of dense, narrow, green foliage that are the perfect complement to the explosion of deep purple flower spikes in the fall. This exceptionally profuse flowering variety is sensational for use in mass plantings as groundcover, lining pathways, or edging perennial and shrub borders. Well-suited for containers. |
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| Bloom Time | Late summer to fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Drought Tolerant, Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Poolside, Ground Cover, Edging |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Hosta (Hosta); Coneflower (Echinacea); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Speedwell (Veronica) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in average, well-drained soils; adaptable to a range of soil types. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; tolerates mild drought, when established. For a tidy appearance, remove old, faded foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring. |
Details
| Description | A versatile evergreen that forms a tight clump of dense, narrow, green foliage that are the perfect complement to the explosion of deep purple flower spikes in the fall. This exceptionally profuse flowering variety is sensational for use in mass plantings as groundcover, lining pathways, or edging perennial and shrub borders. Well-suited for containers. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Late summer to fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Drought Tolerant, Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Poolside, Ground Cover, Edging |
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| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Hosta (Hosta); Coneflower (Echinacea); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Speedwell (Veronica) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in average, well-drained soils; adaptable to a range of soil types. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; tolerates mild drought, when established. For a tidy appearance, remove old, faded foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.