Liriope muscari 'royal purple' is a perennial herbaceous plant characterized by narrow leaves and lanceolate of a rich color dark purple. Produces blue-violet flower racemes during the summer, creating a fascinating contrast with the foliage. Grows in cespi compact and fits well to edges, flowerbeds and as cover of Ground.
leaves: the leaves of Liriope muscari 'royal purple'are of a dark purple tone badge, which maintains its intensity
throughout the season.
flowers: during the summer, the plant produces small flowers
blue-violet gathered in racemes that rise above the foliage,
adding a touch of color to the garden.
growth: shape dense and compact cespi, which expand
slowly through underground rhizomes, creating a cover
soil uniform.
tolerant
in the shadow: is suitable for growing in areas with little sunlight
direct, making it ideal for shaded gardens or under trees.
resistance: once stabilized, requires little irrigation
and can tolerate moderate drought periods.
maintenance: needs little care once established, with
occasional pruning to remove dead leaves and dried flowers.
peculiarity: the flowers of liriope muscari are attractive for
bees and other pollinating insects, contributing to biodiversity
of the garden.
Liriope muscari is native to eastern Asia, in particular the Chinese and Japanese regions. It was introduced in the West as ornamental plant towards the end of the xix century and since then it is become popular all over the world for its resistance and its beauty.