Royal Purple Lily Turf

Liriope muscari ‘Royal Purple’ is an evergreen, clump-forming perennial with arching dark green leaves and unusually dark purple flower spikes. The flowers rise above the foliage in late summer and can continue into fall, followed by nearly black berries. ## Garden Use Use this compact lilyturf as an edging plant, groundcover, or low border planting, and consider it for containers or woodland gardens. The [Polish Nurserymen Association plant catalog](https://e-katalogroslin.pl/plants/9877,liriope-szafirkowata-royal-purple_liriope-muscari-royal-purple) describes this cultivar’s deep purple blooms, evergreen leaves, clumping growth, and late-season flowers. It also notes that the flowers attract bees and other pollinating insects. ## Growing Conditions Part shade to shade and evenly moist, well-drained soil suit this cultivar. The species also grows in full sun when soil moisture is adequate, though leaf growth is often best with some protection from afternoon heat. The [North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/liriope-muscari/) describes lilyturf as adaptable to sun and shade, tolerant of dry conditions once established, and useful for edging. ## Maintenance Water regularly during the first growing season, then reduce supplemental irrigation as the clump establishes. Cut old foliage back in late winter before new growth emerges. Remove berries or divide crowded clumps if you want to limit spread.