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Emerald Goddess® Lily Turf

Liriope muscari 'Love Potion No. 13'

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Emerald Goddess Lily Turf (Liriope muscari 'Love Potion No. 13') at All Seasons Nursery

Emerald Goddess® Lily Turf

Emerald Goddess® Lily Turf

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Emerald Goddess Lily Turf (Liriope muscari 'Love Potion No. 13') at All Seasons Nursery

Emerald Goddess® Lily Turf flowers

Emerald Goddess® Lily Turf flowers

(Photo courtesy of NetPS Plant Finder)

Height:  20 inches

Spread:  30 inches

Sunlight:  full sun  partial shade 

Hardiness Zone:  5

Other Names:  Border Grass, Lilyturf

Brand:  Monrovia

Description:

A tufted grass like perennial that features a clump of arching, dark green leaves that hold their color through winter; long lasting, intensely purple flower spikes that are uniform in size; it is best massed as a groundcover or in containers; very hardy

Ornamental Features

Emerald Goddess® Lily Turf features dainty spikes of purple flowers rising above the foliage in late summer. Its attractive grassy leaves emerge light green in spring, turning dark green in color the rest of the year. It features an abundance of magnificent black berries in early fall.

Landscape Attributes

Emerald Goddess® Lily Turf is a dense herbaceous evergreen perennial with a ground-hugging habit of growth. Its medium texture blends into the garden, but can always be balanced by a couple of finer or coarser plants for an effective composition.

This is a relatively low maintenance plant, and is best cleaned up in early spring before it resumes active growth for the season. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;

  • Spreading

Emerald Goddess® Lily Turf is recommended for the following landscape applications;

  • Mass Planting
  • Border Edging
  • General Garden Use
  • Groundcover

Planting & Growing

Emerald Goddess® Lily Turf will grow to be about 18 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 30 inches. Its foliage tends to remain dense right to the ground, not requiring facer plants in front. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. As an evegreen perennial, this plant will typically keep its form and foliage year-round.

This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It may require supplemental watering during periods of drought or extended heat. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America. It can be propagated by division; however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.

 
 
Hardiness Zone Plant Height Minimum Sunlight
Characteristics
Massing  Edging  Garden  Groundcover 
Applications
Flowers  Fruit  Foliage Color  Plant Form 
Ornamental Features

Disclaimer - This Plant Finder tool is an online resource representing many of the varieties that we carry over the course of the season, and is intended for informational purposes only. Inventory varies seasonally, so we cannot guarantee that every plant will be in stock at all times - please contact the store directly for current availability. It does not include our entire selection of plants, so be sure to visit our store to see varieties that may not be represented on this list.


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