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Liriope Franklin Mint

Liriope Franklin Mint

Name: Liriope Franklin Mint
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 10296f
Price: 19.3 NZD
Availability: InStock

Liriope Franklin Mint, Liriope spicata Franklin Mint, Monkeygrass Franklin Mint, Franklin Mint Liriope, Franklin Mint Liriope

Liriope Franklin Mint features strap-like, dark green leaves. Short stems carrying masses of tiny, lilac-coloured flowers emerge amidst the foliage in summer. It typically grows to 45 cm tall and the same but will spread to colonise a much larger area over time. Liriope Franklin Mint is an excellent choice for adding to a mixed planting, including in a border, or planting around outdoor living areas.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Grasses
Height:	45 cm
Spread:	45 cm
Flowering time:	Summer, Autumn
Tolerances:	Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses:	Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Liriope Franklin Mint, Liriope spicata Franklin Mint, Monkeygrass Franklin Mint, Franklin Mint Liriope, Franklin Mint Liriope

Liriope spicata Franklin Mint

Liriope spicata Franklin Mint is grown for its pretty flowers and tidy foliage. This herbaceous perennial grows as a clump and produces arching, strap like, dark green leaves. Short stems carrying masses of tiny, lilac-coloured flowers emerge amidst the foliage in summer. It typically grows to 45 cm tall and the same but will spread to colonise a much larger area over time. Best performance with this plant is achieved when it is planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained, sheltered site. It tolerates cool climates, moderate frost, dry periods, and coastal environments. During winter it may die back in colder regions to regrow in spring when conditions warm, but otherwise it remains evergreen. Liriope spicata Franklin Mint is an excellent choice for adding to a mixed planting, including in a border, or planting around outdoor living areas. This plant is used extensively in landscape and garden project because of its hardiness, versatility, and great appearance year-round.