Liriope muscari 'Just Right' (Liriope)

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Plant description

Liriope muscari 'Just Right' is an evergreen strappy leafed perennial plant with a clumping habit. It flowers from summer to autumn, with spikes of mauve flowers held close into the foliage. It is an easy care plant, with few pests or diseases. Suits full sun to heavy shade. Growth will be less vigorous in very shady spots.

Liriope is a very hardy plant that can thrive in poor conditions although best results are achieved with improved soils. Fertilise in spring with a slow release fertiliser. A good plant for border planting, specimen planting and for containers.

Liripoe 'Just Right' produces few viable seeds, so will not become a weed problem.

Additional plant information

Flowers

Flower colour: mauve
Flowering season: summer autumn

Plant size

Maximum height: 0.5 metres
Minimum height: not specified

Maximum width: 0.5 metres
Minimum width: not specified

Sunlight, frost & salt tolerance

This plant will tolerate full or partial sunlight.
Medium frost tolerance.
Plant is salt tolerant.

Fauna attracting?

Yes. Attracts: Insects, lizards.

Climate

This plant species will grow in the following climates: cool, temperate, subtropical, tropical.

Soil types & conditions

Loam: dry, moist, well-drained.

Clay: moist, well-drained.

Sand: moist, well-drained.

Soil pH: 5.5-7.5

Miscellaneous information

Planting season: Any.

Types of fertiliser: Good general purpose fertiliser.

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