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Liriope muscari Purple Explosion™ PP21352

Scientific Name: Liriope muscari 'EXC 052'

Also Known As

Liriope muscari 'Purple Explosion'
Purple Explosion™ Lilyturf

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 12"-15"

planting zones

5a-10b

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Liriope muscari Purple Explosion™ PP21352 plant details

Liriope muscari Purple Explosion™ PP21352 is an evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In fall and summer purple flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Features grassy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Liriope muscari Purple Explosion™ PP21352

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: liliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 15 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in fall and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Liriope muscari Purple Explosion™ PP21352

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Liriope muscari Purple Explosion is an easy care, evergreen lilyturf with lush clumps of dark green, grass-like foliage that can slowly expand via short stolons but are not invasive. Tall spikes of tightly packed, rich purple flowers rise well above the foliage in late summer to fall to 8-12 inches high and wide. Shiny black berries persist into winter. Tolerant of most soil types, heat and humidity. Versatile in the garden adding colour and lush texture. Use as a ground cover, lawn alternative for very low foot traffic areas, for erosion control on slopes, in mass plantings, along pathways, at the edge of borders, in containers, and as cut flowers. Popular with many pollinators. Deer resistant. Cultivar name: 'Exc051'.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Liriope muscari ‘EXC 051’ Purple Explosion™ is an evergreen groundcover with a tufted grass-like habit. An explosion of showy, lilac-purple flower spikes followed by black berries. Deer resistant. Ornamental Grasses are low maintenance and grow well in most soil types. They look beautiful, adding color, height, and movement to your garden. This is an excellent companion plant with contrasting foliage.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

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Gardening facts about Liriope muscari Purple Explosion™ PP21352 plant

How to Grow Liriope muscari Purple Explosion™ PP21352

Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant