Lilyturf. A clump-forming perennial with narrow, curving, dark green leaves. Clusters of pale purplish white flowers followed by dark blue-black fruit. Max Height 20cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers July to August. Fruits August. Full sun/partial shade. Frost hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Ophiopogon planiscapus
A clump-forming perennial with narrow, curving, dark green leaves. Clusters of pale purplish white flowers followed by dark blue-black fruit.
Category: Perennials
Additional information
Generic | Ophiopogon |
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Species | planiscapus |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Lilyturf |
Flower Colour | white, purple |
Soil | Acidic |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 20cm |
Family | Convallariaceae |
Spread | 30cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | July, August |
Colour Fruit | blue, black |
Fruits When | August |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Frost hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
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