Big Blue Lily-turf

Year round colour is provided by deep green, blade-like leaves with a bonus of vibrant wands of violet-mauve flowers in autumn. Lily-turf is perfect for edging small spaces - the broad grass-like foliage contrasts beautifully with large leaved plants. The dense lavender flowerheads emerge unexpectedly in autumn, when other summer flowers are starting to fade. Drought and shade tolerant.Position: partial to full shade, but will tolerate a sunnier spot if the soil is reliably moist.Soil: moist, well-drained, neutral to acid soilRate of growth: average to fastFlowering period: August to NovemberFlower colour: violet-mauveOther features: deep green, blade-like leavesHardiness: fully hardy Garden care: In spring to encourage new growth cut all of the old leaves down to the ground. This is also the time to lift and divide large clumpsThis plant is featured in the Shady Summer Border. Click here to view the ready-made border design
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