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| Identification |
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Genus
Liriope
Species
muscari
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
big blue lilyturf
Family
CONVALLARIACEAE
Specimen number
S11578
Data source
HtZn p136
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Flower
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
1' - 1' 6"
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to full shade
Water
Dry to moist
Optimal soil texture
Fertile
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 05a-11
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 08-03
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Liriope muscari has a colorful display of berries in the fall and early winter. Big blue lilyturf can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -20� Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. This species does well in fertile soils. Full sun to full shade is ideal for this plant. It prefers dry to moist soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
yes
Desirable qualities
Other interest
black berries in fall
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Liriope muscari is a perennial. Leaves: Big blue lilyturf has arching, strap like leaves. Flowers: This plant has short stems lined with tiny globe shaped flower blossoms. Flowers begin in June and don't stop until August. The flowers are usually a purple color.
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